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Old 04-06-2013, 07:20 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by bclaker View Post
I have High Speed Internet which is supposed to have 15 mbps downloads and 1 mbps uploads. I ran the test and got results of 5.78 mbps and 1.47 mbps. I called Metrocast Support and he had me disconnect the power to the modem and replug it. Not much change. He would have had me run the modem directly to the computer rather than through router, I have a real rat's nest behind the monitor, so I'll try that tomorrow. I have a tentative appointment for a technician to come Tuesday to check out the modem. Now I'm wondering if maybe I could just exchange the modem.
I have the "high speed internet" plan on Mertocast and my speed test result on Speedtest.net was 16.6/1.5 and on speakeasy.net was 14.33/1.48.
While results will vary with overall internet loading and your location, your 5.78 download speed should be much better if you have the same plan.

Note that Metrocast also has a "high speed basic" plan that is rated at 4/.256 vs the "high speed internet" plan rated at 15/1. Now that is a real play on words.
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