Who stole my speed?

Niall · Jan 17, 2011, 20:37:40

My rock solid connection has dropped from 12mb to 7

I've had no problems at all, in any way shape or form. I come home from work to find my connection is 7mb.

Ironically my sisters line which has been absolutely awful recently, now is getting 13mb. Basically our speeds have swapped.

I declare underhanded doings from BT!

(not really a help topic, but I thought I'd moan

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Rik · Jan 18, 2011, 09:51:59

Anything to give you a clue in the router logs, Niall?

Niall · Jan 18, 2011, 13:57:46

Sadly not. You don't really see much in netgear logs. Well, on mine anyway.

pctech · Jan 18, 2011, 15:24:57

Been downloading too much so BT thought they'd kneecap you for a bit

Niall · Jan 18, 2011, 15:44:19

Probably

I have been spending lots of dosh on Steam recently. Think I've bought about 8 games in the last 3 months

Rik · Jan 18, 2011, 15:45:51

That's it, then, Niall, you've worn out the joints on your line.

gazzthompson · Jan 18, 2011, 16:13:04

that damn steam Christmas sale.... couldn't resist!

Lona · Jan 18, 2011, 16:17:54

Quote from: pctech on Jan 18, 2011, 15:24:57
Been downloading too much so BT thought they'd kneecap you for a bit

I didn't know BT could do that. I thought it was down to your isp to kneecap you or have I got it wrong?

Rik · Jan 18, 2011, 16:20:53

It is, IDNet don't, though.

pctech · Jan 18, 2011, 17:37:27

I was joking Lona.

pctech · Jan 18, 2011, 17:41:41

Kneecapping broadband could also be the IRA's new line of business.

Rik · Jan 18, 2011, 17:42:31

Internet Retailers Association?

pctech · Jan 18, 2011, 17:58:13

I don't recall them being armed.

Rik · Jan 18, 2011, 18:03:13

They've changed a lot.

Lance · Jan 18, 2011, 22:46:12

BT kneecapping is also known as exchange congestion

Bill · Jan 19, 2011, 00:17:11

Quote from: Lance on Jan 18, 2011, 22:46:12
BT kneecapping is also known as exchange congestion

Naah... they call it DLM

Lance · Jan 19, 2011, 07:26:03

True, I forgot they do both knees!

armadillo · Jan 19, 2011, 15:34:02

I have never had spam and I am not any now either.

Steve · Jan 19, 2011, 15:41:15

Memories of spam fritters probably the wrong thread.

Rik · Jan 19, 2011, 16:06:41

Then there's condensed milk...

Glenn · Jan 19, 2011, 16:15:25

Good for making fudge

Rik · Jan 19, 2011, 16:24:14

And little else.

Steve · Jan 19, 2011, 16:40:34

I used to get that on tinned fruit at gran's , not eaten tinned fruit since. My wife being scots is in to things from tins, so condensed milk is a favourite

Rik · Jan 19, 2011, 16:42:41

Not with this Scot, though I have been known to settle for a tinned haggis in an emergency.

pctech · Jan 19, 2011, 16:48:36

What kind of emergency warrants tinned haggis of all things?