Logged in vs not logged in tests at testmy.net

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val_t 

There shouldn't be any.  It's likely coincidence.  

Make sure that, if you're comparing the two, you use the same manual test size, not an automatic test.  

Couldn't really explain the difference, aside from the fact that the lower result used the automated test size instead of a manual selection.  You tested at 963Kbps with a download size of 83.9MB on the slower one.  However, on the 30Mbps it appears you selected 25MB Manual...

https://testmy.net/compID/13028945802972

C0RR0SIVE  Yeah I didn't pick just hit the button.

Don't get why size would make a difference.  Speed should be the same no matter what I would think.

I might do that.  As far as not being affiliated with them ....... you (meaning mods) have said in the past that Testmy.net is "Optimized for Satellite" internet and only to use them.  I really don't get that "optimized" part other than tweaked to work better for satellite and that can be taken in a couple of ways.  Just sayin