Fast internet speed, but slow internet

Skyler341 · Feb 28, 2016

Starting last week, my internet significantly dropped in performance. I still get 5mb/s when doing a speed test, (that's what I've always got)... When I'm downloading something, (I've tried many different downloads, and many different web browsers) I'm only getting 15-20kb/s download speed. The odd thing is, when I'm doing an update on Steam or downloading a new game, I get 600kb/s. Youtube videos load quick as well. But as soon as I join an online game, or try to download something, my ping is EXTREMELY high and fluctuates rapidly. I have tried both a wireless and wired connection. I have called my ISP, I have ran malwarebytes/avast, but to no avail.

Any ideas? Thanks in advance!

bicycle_repair_man · Feb 29, 2016

When an ISP quotes download speed, what they're actually quoting is browsing speed. To calculate how quickly a file will download (in megabytes) you do this calculation:

browsing speed /8

In your case, the result is 0.625. This is also based on a best case scenario. If the server is busy or attached to a slow connection then your download speed will be even worse.

In essence, the 5Mbps connection you have is too slow for online gaming.

Skyler341 · Feb 29, 2016

That isn't the case though. I've gamed on this internet speed for over a year with absolutely no issues. Great ping and everything. This only started as of last week.

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