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dhorwath
Sophomore
8 years ago

Slow speeds only in prime time hours

I see there's other complaints but I'm not sure what was resolved with this issue.  I have the 15mg plan, using the HT1100 modem.  In the mornings I get 20+ download speeds using testmy.net.  Afternoo...
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    dhorwath
    8 years ago

    Amanda has been working on my issue behind the scenes, so I thought I'd come on and mention that we are working through it.  The result is that I'll be switching to Gen 5 on a lower data plan than what I currently have.  With the compression of data on streaming that is used on Gen 5, I should be able to stay within the 30g.  Even if I go over 30g the throttled speed is better than what I have today so it's a no-brainer.

    thanks Amanda!

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dhorwath
Sophomore
8 years ago
back to slow speed again.    http://testmy.net/db/dKQWfHG2D
I'm not sure when it happens, because I'm at work, but sometime during the day the internet slows down to 1mg.  I have a tech coming out to the house tomorrow to see if I need re-pointing of my dish.  Still seems like that wouldn't be the issue, unless a squirrel is moving the dish while I'm at work and then moving it back in the mornings