1Meg Internet connection running at a max of 63kb is this correct?

Question

If it should be running faster what could be causing it??

I live on the 3rd floor of an apartment.. does that count against me?

What can I try to speed it up - i have a wireless modem/router

Answer 1

Internet providers are clever if you read properly it will say up to 1 meg. So you will be getting what they say. Living on the 3rd floor should,nt make any difference i would,nt think.
We,ve noticed that if you go on the internet at around 4pm then it runs slower, because all the kids have come home and logged on. If you run a speed test late on at night you,ll probably find you will be getting your 1 meg or maybe even a bit more.
If not and it,s running at 63kb all the time i,d get on to your provider. Good luck.

Answer 2

if you are using broadband an you are living an an appartment then you know that you are sharing internet with other people, meaning you are not getting the full 125kb/sec of speed, your getting like you said 63kb. So at random times check your speed see if they change during the day/night.

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Answer 3

Assume you have a link with 1Mb/s, the max. speed should be 1M/8=125KB/s, If you have 63kb(KB?) then it mean you only have about 50% efficiency.