What speedtester?

[pup]

What speedtester do ppl recommend, i cant get the bt one to work

[Sebby]

The BT one is the most accurate, but it does take patience during busy times to get it to work. SpeedTest.net and Think Broadband can give wildly variable results.

[Simon]

The BT one is also the only one that gives your Profile, which is one of the critical pieces of info when resolving connection issues.

[pup]

ahh now i understand why 

[Sebby]

The BT one is also said to be the most accurate. If you use other speed testers, there are all kinds of other factors that can impact the result.

[Lance]

Another vote for BT for accuracy. I think namesco have one which Rik used to say gave quite consistent results. It's probably linked to in the faq!

[Sebby]

I use the Namesco test on a "daily" basis; I think it's more consistent than SpeedTest.net.

[Lance]

I can't say i do many speed tests, I can't be bothered when I know my connection is just fantastic and will be fine!

[Sebby]

Sometimes I do it to see if my profile has updated after suffering a low sync, which actually doesn't happen anymore with my 2Wire.

[Rik]

The Namesco one does seem more consistent than most, though not necessarily more accurate. It's a good way of 'testing the water', but I still think the BT tester or a reasonably large file download are the best test.

[pup]

ive just got the bt one to work (will post results in my other thread)

[Rik]

Congratulations, your persistence is worthy of a karma.

[Sebby]

ive just got the bt one to work (will post results in my other thread)

I said you'd get there, even if it did take many attempts. Well done.

[pup]

Congratulations, your persistence is worthy of a karma.

I said you'd get there, even if it did take many attempts. Well done.

Thanx guys