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derekp16

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Hello,

I've been tweaking my home network a lot lately and I've done some speed tests. I recently discovered my ISP plan is 15mbps download and 1mbps upload - I know it's slow - but I'm getting 21mbps download and 2.2mbps upload. That's pretty awesome but I am just wanting to know if I go up to the 20mbps download and 2mbps upload plan if you think I'll get more since I am now? Is that a risk I should take?

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Derek
 
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boryahjasper
Hi there derekp16!

What you're experiencing is what my ISP - Rogers Communications - calls "SpeedBoost", basically temporarily giving you your neighbours' bandwidth when they're not using it. If you want to read a little bit more, take a peek: http://www.rogers.com/web/content/speedboostonsb

Many ISPs have this feature, but they all name it differently even though it's the same thing.

If you're not in a contract with your current ISP with the current internet plan, and you would like to get a higher speed, give them a call and confirm on the phone that you can return to your old plan without any penalty or charges. Make sure you don't sign any long-term contract since you don't know how it will perform.

Good luck!

PS: I'm paying my...
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Ibechief

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Depending on your ISP you may be getting what Time Warner called powerboost. This normally wont even show up tests as the boost is only temporary and usually limited to the first few seconds of packet transfers. I'd be careful about adjusting your account without first doing some online searches about your tiers actual reported speed bracket. If other users report similar results then you really have nothing to fear by upgrading.

Upgrade at will and if you don't see speeds that are acceptable call and switch back right away at no cost. As long as a tech does not need to come out to your home (which would only happen if they needed to swap modems), you should be free of fees and charges to swap back.
 
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some isp providers will give you slightly faster service than what you pay for. if you upgrade you might see a hair above those speeds as well. however, its not guaranteed and it all depends on your particular isp, how congested your local area is for internet traffic and other factors.

we pay for 50/25 fios 58/38
 
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So you are paying for the 15/1 plan, and getting 21/2. This is due to "Overprovisioning" which means that the ISP puts a little extra bandwidth so that you consistently get the minimum that you are paying for. IMHO you are basically getting the next speed tier already, for no extra cost, and I would leave well enough alone at this point.
 
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Hi there derekp16!

What you're experiencing is what my ISP - Rogers Communications - calls "SpeedBoost", basically temporarily giving you your neighbours' bandwidth when they're not using it. If you want to read a little bit more, take a peek: http://www.rogers.com/web/content/speedboostonsb

Many ISPs have this feature, but they all name it differently even though it's the same thing.

If you're not in a contract with your current ISP with the current internet plan, and you would like to get a higher speed, give them a call and confirm on the phone that you can return to your old plan without any penalty or charges. Make sure you don't sign any long-term contract since you don't know how it will perform.

Good luck!

PS: I'm paying my ISP for 30mbps download and 3mbps upload, and below is my speed test result. :)
 
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