BT speed test

Noreen · Aug 14, 2009, 10:56:55

Has anyone managed to do this test today? I don't normally have a problem with it but can't get a test today, keep getting error message.

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:00:57

Fine here:

Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Your DSL connection rate: 3864 kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 760 kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP profile for your line is - 3000 kbps
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 2764 kbps

Ray · Aug 14, 2009, 11:03:11

No problem here, Noreen, but I'm still on Max, my throughput speed is pretty dire to what I normally get though.

Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Your DSL connection rate: 8128 kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 448 kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP profile for your line is - 7150 kbps
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 2104 kbps

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:04:29

Ouch.

Noreen · Aug 14, 2009, 11:07:03

What does it mean when you get the Error message, can anyone explain?

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:10:03

It just seems to be an inadequately resourced system, which throws out error messages when it's overloaded.

Noreen · Aug 14, 2009, 11:12:40

Strangely, I've just managed to do a test on my fourth attempt.

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Ray · Aug 14, 2009, 11:12:48

Quote from: Rik on Aug 14, 2009, 11:04:29
Ouch.

Ouch indeed, Rik, yet I've just got this result from BBMax tester here

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:13:44

Try TB, Ray and go for the best of three.

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:14:26

Quote from: Noreen on Aug 14, 2009, 11:12:40
Strangely, I've just managed to do a test on my fourth attempt.

It's almost like a stuck profile which isn't the one being reported.

Ray · Aug 14, 2009, 11:18:06

This is probably more like it, TBB results

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:19:22

That's a fair old spread of speeds, isn't it, Ray.

I'd let support know.

Noreen · Aug 14, 2009, 11:19:47

I've reached the stage that if I can stay connected, I'm pleased, Rik.

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:24:43

I can understand that. It's not how things should be though.

Ray · Aug 14, 2009, 11:25:01

Quote from: Rik on Aug 14, 2009, 11:19:22
That's a fair old spread of speeds, isn't it, Ray. I'd let support know.

This is probably why, Rik.

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 11:33:04

They're only six weeks late on the fix, Ray.

Ray · Aug 14, 2009, 11:42:47

They're probably too busy sorting out the cock up that is WBC, Rik.

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 12:01:46

Is that possible.

drummer · Aug 14, 2009, 15:48:33

Lately I've been getting the error message just as the progress bar hits 100% which is irritating enough in itself, but when I try again, it tells me I have to wait three hours before testing again.

Rik · Aug 14, 2009, 15:49:52

Don't you just love the infinite number of ways that BT can find to torture us.

Gary · Aug 14, 2009, 16:03:33

Working here ok

Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Your DSL connection rate: 8128 kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 448 kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP profile for your line is - 7150 kbps
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 6208 kbps

Not bad for a Friday at all.

Ray · Aug 14, 2009, 18:47:44

Quote from: Rik on Aug 14, 2009, 12:01:46

Is that possible.

Probably not, Rik.

Glenn · Aug 14, 2009, 19:01:29

Test1 comprises of Best Effort Test: -provides background information.
Your DSL connection rate: 2048 kbps(DOWN-STREAM), 832 kbps(UP-STREAM)
IP profile for your line is - 1750 kbps
Actual IP throughput achieved during the test was - 1636 kbps

quandam · Aug 14, 2009, 19:13:56

I have tried to get a result from the BT speedtester over the past three weeks without success, just hangs and I give up after a 10 minute plus wait

The system is dire and a disgrace, especially when individuals have to rely on this only 'official' outlet for connection information.

zappaDPJ · Aug 15, 2009, 00:44:17

I've had one successful test in the last couple of weeks. When I say successful I mean it completed of course, the results are best left unsaid