| Have you ever wondered what your Internet | | | | deficiencies. You can always do an online speed test ( |
| connection speed really is? I know I definitely have, | | | | which is just a website that downloads data to your |
| especially when my connection is running slow. The | | | | computer and measures the speed of that transfer. |
| part that is really frightening is that most Internet | | | | The problem with doing an online speed test is that |
| connections Vary in speed dramatically throughout | | | | you have to do it manually every single time that |
| the day. In most cases this is due to shared Internet | | | | you think there may be a problem with your |
| connections. In this article I will explain what may be | | | | connection. There is a Speed test software product ( |
| causing this, how to detect it, and how to resolve | | | | available that tests your bandwidth speed throughout |
| these issues. | | | | the day for as long as you prefer completely |
| First thing we need to consider is the most common | | | | automatically without your intervention and shows |
| type of Internet connection is through your cable TV | | | | your results in graphs and even logs this data so you |
| company. Most cable companies provide Internet | | | | can send this information to your ISP via email to |
| access through the same connection that they | | | | show them that the problem really exists and at |
| provide for your cable television. This connection is | | | | what times. |
| usually shared between many other users in the | | | | Shared user connection problems are not the only |
| same vicinity of your physical location. This situation | | | | speed issues that you may encounter. Internet |
| means that your bandwidth speed is shared amongst | | | | connections that transfer data through fiber optic |
| all the other users sharing this connection. You'll see | | | | systems or wires through the ground can be |
| during peak times that your bandwidth speed will be | | | | damaged by construction, water, insects, animals, |
| very low and during off peak times you'll see a higher | | | | erosion and many other different things. Internet |
| bandwidth speed. This is because that on peak times | | | | connections that transfer data through the air can be |
| many of the users are using the same shared | | | | affected by changes in the atmospheric conditions. |
| Internet connection causing your bandwidth speed to | | | | Although you may think that there's nothing you can |
| be divided between the online users. This type of | | | | do about atmospheric conditions, you may be wrong |
| connection can be very frustrating especially when | | | | in some situations. Consider a tree that is too high or |
| the time that you want to use the Internet is usually | | | | too bushy or even a situation that would just require |
| during the peak hours when everybody else is using | | | | moving the dish. No matter what the cause, you are |
| it. Now keep in mind that a cable Internet connection | | | | not responsible for taking care of these situations, |
| is not the only type of connection to use this sharing | | | | your ISP is. Using data from a speed testing |
| process, you'll see this also in DSL, ADSL, satellite, | | | | software to ensure that you get the problem fixed |
| dial-up and most other connection types. | | | | in a very timely manner without having to try to |
| The most important thing you need to consider is to | | | | explain to the technician what the problem is while he |
| monitor your bandwidth speed for your connection | | | | is looking at you thinking that he is going to be |
| to ensure that you're getting the proper speed that | | | | chasing ghosts. |
| your promised from your ISP. Many ISPs will add too | | | | Always keep in mind that you are the customer and |
| many users to a shared connection, causing a much | | | | you are paying good money every month for a |
| lower usable bandwidth speed. It is OK to allow your | | | | service. So that service should be exactly what they |
| Internet speeds to vary slightly, however when you | | | | offered for the price you are paying. They want |
| are getting a major differential between the speed | | | | your business and it is their job to please you to |
| that your promised and the speed that you're getting | | | | keep you as their customer. |
| then you may want to consider talking to your ISP | | | | Click here to start testing your Internet connection |
| about the problem. | | | | now. |
| Talking to your ISP can be very difficult without | | | | This article may be used anywhere, however the |
| factual proof of your Internet connection speed | | | | content and links cannot be modified at all. |