any way to make dsl faster

[jgt8229]

hi, i jus took this test http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ and apairently my internet is only 725kbps download speed.... that is a really low number. its weird cause i always though my internet was fast, aparently not is there anyway i can make my dsl faster. i remeber taking another test like a mounth ago and it only went to 2mb and it said mines was more than that. do you anyother sites that i could test it on?

[doctorgonzo]

How fast is your connection supposed to be?

[RazorDX]

It depends on the site you are using, and your ISP. A connection to one site could have a speed of 2MB/sec while another site could give you only 300kb/sec.

[mbossman2]

yup...what razor said. I just ran my link against 5 of the sites listed and my speeds vary wildly....some sites are 2 or 3 x faster than the slowest site.

Now, as doctorgonzo asked: what is the speed you pay for from the DSL provider? that is your benchmark and then you can test against that as your baseline

[jgt8229]

i posted the site i was using. my freinds all got 3mb 4mb or 6mb. i got the lowest ive seen lol. i dont know how fast my internet is soposed to be, its verizon dsl

[doctorgonzo]

I'd first find out what your rated speed is supposed to be. Then, run several tests, and if all of the results are significantly below what you should be getting, then contact Verizon.

Short answer to your original question: no, there's not much you can do to increase the speed of your DSL at your end. In extreme situations, removing other phone extensions can help if that is the cause of the problem. Otherwise, your speed is determined by your DSL provider and the quality of the phone line between you and the local telco exchange.

[jgt8229]

Originally Posted by doctorgonzo I'd first find out what your rated speed is supposed to be. Then, run several tests, and if all of the results are significantly below what you should be getting, then contact Verizon. Short answer to your original question: no, there's not much you can do to increase the speed of your DSL at your end. In extreme situations, removing other phone extensions can help if that is the cause of the problem. Otherwise, your speed is determined by your DSL provider and the quality of the phone line between you and the local telco exchange.

ok. to find out what its soposed to be do you think i could find it online somewhere, or would i have to call verizon

[doctorgonzo]

If you have a bill, it may be on there. Otherwise, you will probably have to call Verizon.