martymas Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 hi team up until last week my dial speed has been around 45-46kbhnow for some reason it has shot up to 52 -53 -54and has been dialing at that speed for over a week now i know the line noise is a factor and the processes go some way to slow it down but that is a difference of 7=8any one know why im not complaining but there is quite a difference marty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheTerrorist_75 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Anything over 42 is damn good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LCplMurphy Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 I get 40 on a good day. Normally around 35 though. Enjoy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bozodog Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Oohh man, and I complain when my 3mg goes below 2.5.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Makai Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 My dsl is down so I'm on dial up for awhile. Always makes me appreciate the speed of my dsl. Woe is me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDoors Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 (edited) That much of a difference is likely due to a phone company equipment upgrade or repair. You may be enjoying a side-benefit of the local phone company upgrading their equipment for other services. Or they may have switched you to another, clearer, line for various reasons (upgrades, routine maintenance, etc.). You would probably know about it if this was the case, but 'tweaks' and other changes in your system settings can increase your throughput, but probably not to the extent you're getting. Forgot to mention: Your ISP may have upgraded to full or a subset of "acceleration" technologies. Check your ISP's help/support pages to see if they've made any changes recently. Edited August 23, 2005 by JDoors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete_C Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Yeah, that is very good connection speed. Not sure what NewZealand limits 56K connections to , but in the US the FCC arbitrarily limits it to 53Kbps allegedly to limit crosstalk between wired pairs and allow enough bandwidth for the call waiting and operator interrupt signals.http://www.monticello.net/html/56k.htmlhas some good info on 56K modems.Offhand, I would say that possibly your telephone company is upgrading and replacing older lines, or your ISP has upgraded their software and equipment.Hopefully it will remain high. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lefty1953 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 hi team up until last week my dial speed has been around 45-46kbhnow for some reason it has shot up to 52 -53 -54and has been dialing at that speed for over a week now i know the line noise is a factor and the processes go some way to slow it down but that is a difference of 7=8any one know why im not complaining but there is quite a difference marty<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Looks like your phone lines might have been upgraded. I always get a connection speed of 49.2 and my daughter gets 50.9 using a different modem but the same phone line. I use a US Robotics external modem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martymas Posted August 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 hi team after reading your replys i contacted my isp and my line company ans they both have upgraded their sys;s so it seems my increase in dial up is twofold line company and isp.as wellmy isp has decreasaed my fees by $4a month.ok it isnt that much to rave about but at least they are looking after their customershowever small it is .in answer to pete's Qthe isp says if you can get better that 51-52 i quote you are doing brilliant as it was i was happy with 45 -46thanks you lot.i appreciate your info marty Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JDoors Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 ... i contacted my isp and my line company ans they both have upgraded their sys;s ... my isp has decreasaed my fees by $4 a month. ... marty<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good service AND a good price? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parrotgeek7 Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 So more speed = more money... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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