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Discussion topic: Broadband/WiFi speeds slow

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This message was authored by: Mikrikogordon

Broadband/WiFi speeds slow

My installation was running at full speed initially. When I noticed it has slowed weeks ago I starrs using the checker which would open with a WiFi warning and then processing to the tests it would take approx 30 seconds to report the router was ok and then connected devices wee OK. I have been running checks with broadbandchecker.co.uk from my phone and laptop(so over WiFi) which confirm that I'm getting between 62 and 72 down and 30 up. I live alone and have only three internet devices , a TV, my phone and laptop and it's rare that any more than two are working. I can see/feel the current poor download speeds and the independent checking tools confirm that your checking tool is over optimistic. I'd be grateful if you would monitor my connection and identify and resolve whatever issue is preventing me getting such low speeds . Thanks. PS I'd be grateful if you would confirm that the issue is being investigated.
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This message was authored by: jamesn123

Re: Broadband/WiFi speeds slow

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@Mikrikogordon 

Skys checker shows the line speed between your hub & the cabinet whereas independent speed checkers show the slowest part of the link which is often the WiFi signal. Are you able to run an ethernet connected speedtest?

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This message was authored by: Mikrikogordon

Re: Broadband/WiFi speeds slow

thanks . Yes I connected my laptop directly to the hub via ethernet and turned off it's WiFi. The results were ambiguous. I got a couple of results of up to 147mbs but the majority of download results were circa 60mbs upload constant at 30mbs. Am unsure what to do next as irritatingly the app whilst acknowledging Thier is an issue directed me to a a phone number to talk to a broadband expert yet the automated introduction direct me back to the app where it said I could report the issue and view a recorded of what was being done to resolve it. In my attempt to find this elusive option I was direct to the community. Whilst I am grateful for any help from anyone I'd like to report this directly to the engineering support . Are you aware of this problem and how to break out of their cycle of app to phone to app? Regards
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