The White Lies ISPs Tell About Broadband Speeds

…online Internet speed tests always show results close, if not right on, the advertised three megabits per second. There are many factors that dictate your actual Internet speed, and there are also quite a few tricks that can be used to create the illusion of a faster connection.

ISPs know that new and existing customers are largely comparing their Internet-speed experiences to dial-up connections, which often barely sustain 28 Kbit/s. So, even at 150 Kbits/s, customers are getting a seven-fold increase in speed, which is like the difference between flying in a jet and driving your car. [ Link ]

I myself doubt the Internet browsing speed my ISP — Airtel — claims it provides, and when you call their helpline, they advise you to go to a particular link to test the speed. I feel the speed is half of what they say it is.

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