Upgraded... Now What?

[ethaninja]

Hey folks. Just upgraded from ADSL (yes I know I'm late to the party) to ADSL2+

However, my download speed is still 158kbs. So it doesn't seem like it's worked.

Can anybody help me please? Couldn't find anything on Google.

EDIT: Yes, I'm pretty certain I have an ADSL2+ compatible router.

 

[mikecoulter]

Have you tried re-setting the router? Or basically turning it off and on again?

 

[MagicMouse]

Make sure your Modem is also compatible. Also give the company some time to hook it up, and try resetting your Modem and re-inputting your user info in it.

I upgraded from 1 meg to 10 and was getting 2meg.... so I got a new modem.



.....now i get 6 meg =/

 

[AWC Viper]

Depends on what you are downloading and where it is coming from

 

[tomtom94]

Complain to your ISP and they might open your connection.

I know for a fact that some ISPs deliberately hold your connection back unless you complain to save money.

 

[captaincabbage]

Have you tried re-setting the router? Or basically turning it off and on again?

"Hello I.T have you tried turing it off and on again?"

 

[ethaninja]

Have you tried re-setting the router? Or basically turning it off and on again?

Yep. Still nothing.

 

[ethaninja]

Some Internet providers sell you a service that's not available in your area, too. Check into that.

Did, they confirmed that we could get it and they did it all. Still nothing.

 

[ethaninja]

Depends on what you are downloading and where it is coming from

I've tried multiple places. Tried downloading demos from Megagames. GoG. Etc

 

[thenumberthirteen]

When did you upgrade? When I moved house and moved my Internet account it took a few days to activate and then move to full speed (although it's still <10mb when I pay for 20).

 

[mikecoulter]

Have you tried re-setting the router? Or basically turning it off and on again?

"Hello I.T have you tried turing it off and on again?"

That is exactly what I was aiming for... =P

 

[ethaninja]

When did you upgrade? When I moved house and moved my Internet account it took a few days to activate and then move to full speed (although it's still <10mb when I pay for 20).

Hmm, late yesterday. Should I wait a few days?

 

[thenumberthirteen]

When did you upgrade? When I moved house and moved my Internet account it took a few days to activate and then move to full speed (although it's still <10mb when I pay for 20).

Hmm, late yesterday. Should I wait a few days?

Yeah. It's not instant. The paperwork has to go through and line tests need to be done. After a day or two the Trained Ferrets at the phone company will have finished replacing your cables and all should be well.

 

[ethaninja]

When did you upgrade? When I moved house and moved my Internet account it took a few days to activate and then move to full speed (although it's still <10mb when I pay for 20).

Hmm, late yesterday. Should I wait a few days?

Yeah. It's not instant. The paperwork has to go through and line tests need to be done. After a day or two the Trained Ferrets at the phone company will have finished replacing your cables and all should be well.

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