Lag spikes when 2 or more people use the internet

daniko656

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So here is my problem, I have a decent internet, 15MB/s Download and 1MB/s Upload (decent for my standard) I always was happy with what I had never any problems even when once 5 people connected to the internet at once I had decent internet, fast, good ping. everything.

My problem is now, when 2 or more people are connecting to to same internet I get major lag spikes when im playing games, and also when im not playing, but this problem is then only noticeable in a skype call when my skype just drops instead. I would still be able to browse trough the internet just fine. I have been coping with this problem for 5 weeks and i have done the following: (I am connected to the internet trough a cable not WI-FI)

Contacted my ISP to check the telephone line if its ok (its perfect)
Checked the wires which is connected to my house (Its perfect)
Changed my Modem
And connected my PC with a different wire.

My ISP of GO and im from Malta.

My speed test: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3224149034

My modem model is: THOMSON ST546
 

Tony Doughnuts

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The problem is most likely your connection speed. Things like skype and multiplayer gaming can be very demanding on your internet. If you have multiple people doing this on a sub-par connection it can put a lot of strain on it and slow things down very dramatically. The real solution to this is probably to upgrade your connection package to one with a higher connection speed. If that's not possible for you then I would suggest either limiting yourselves when you both are using the internet or taking turns with it.
 

daniko656

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The other person would not be playing a game he would just be browsing the internet, or even somethimes just connected to the internet