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How fast is your broadband? Even the feds can't be sure - Los Angeles Times

Federal authorities are taking a kind of national census of broadband Internet access speeds -- a nifty idea that could be a huge help in breaking the United States out of the high-speed slow lane. But, as you'll see, good luck finding a speedometer ...

Fast broadband becoming essential for farmers - New Zealand Herald

It's pretty simple, says Hamilton dairy farmer John Bluett - time and money. Bluett has two farms milking about 920 cows, with one using broadband and the other on dial up. "As information is becoming more web-based then the need for speed to ...

FCC: Intall ultra-fast broadband on military bases - Thehill.com

The FCC is recommending that the Defense Department equip select military bases and camps with ultra high-speed broadband service for military personnel and their families. “These military communities should be first in line to benefit from the ...

Core Tory voters "the last to get super-fast broadband" - PC Pro

Core Conservative voters will be among the last to receive super-fast internet under the Tories' broadband policy. The funds required for a fibre broadband rollout to rural areas would be too high for private investment, according to telecoms ...

Tories may 'lose broadband vote' - BBC Technology

The Conservative policy on rural broadband could see its own voters miss out on fast services, research has shown. Analysis from research firm Point Topic suggests some of the Tories' key rural constituencies could suffer most from its decision to ...

Community leaders aim to Spam Google - Austin Daily Herald

Many community organizations and businesses are backing Austin's push to land the super-fast broadband Internet. The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce is backing the program, and chamber director Sandy Forstner said Hormel Foods Corp. and the Hormel ...

Rural Broadband Infrastructure Gets a Push in New ... - Softpedia

Previously, the same Government approved to deliver the Ultra-Fast Broadband plan, which intends to provide Internet access in all urban areas with speeds up to 100 Mbps in the next ten years. As Steven Joyce, Communications and Information ...

O'Brien: What will the world look like with 100 MB ... - San Jose Mercury News

Tucked in the Federal Communication Commission's National Broadband Plan is an ambitious goal: Connect 100 million households to affordable 100-megabits-per-second service over the next decade. That's blazing fast compared to what most people have ...

HSPA+ and LTE: The Winning Options for Today's Blazing ... - Market Wire

BELLEVUE, WA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2010) - With the rapid growth of mobile data consumption, HSPA+ and LTE technologies will provide data-driven consumers with a blazing fast mobile broadband experience today and tomorrow. HSPA+ provides increased ...

FCC to Release Ambitious, But Pragmatic, National ... - Wired News

The FCC is set to share the nation’s first official broadband plan with Congress Tuesday — a sort of Declaration of the Internet that seeks to ensure that a fast broadband connection is just as much an unalienable right as life, liberty and the ...

Open Question: BT have said that the fastest speed for my broadband is 0.5meg is there anyway to make that faster?

Open Question: testing my broadband speed?

HI I have just tested my broadband speed it read 9758kbps download speed 441 kbps upload speed'''' in plain language how fast is this i am with virgin media more

Open Question: how long to download itunes 9 on i3 laptop?

I bought an new i3 laptop last week so now I have this and an old desktop pc sharing my broadband connection. It says 2 hours to downloaad itunes 9. I am sure it only took a few minutes on my old pc. Why so long. It can't be just congestion can it? Internet working well on new laptop otherwise- downloading fast enough usually more

Resolved Question: My computer keeps freezing while surfing the web? Anyone got a fix?

It doesn't matter what browser I use. When I am surfing the web, my computer will occasionally (Ever hour or two) freeze up completely. When froze, the task tanager will not come up, the windows button will not respond, and pressing F5 five times fast does nothing. All I can do is turn my computer off by Hard-Resetting it. I have scanned my computer for infections with Malwarebytes and SUPERAnti-Spyware. I cleared all infections. MBAM didn't detect anything. I have used CCleaner and Registry Easy to clean up my Registry. So if it's not a virus and it's not my Registry... then wtf is it?! The other day someone suggested that my bandwidth may be limited or that my Router/Adapter is bad. If my bandwidth is limited, how do I fix that? If my router/adapter is bad, how can I know, and does that mean I have to buy a new one? I just don't see how a bad router/adapter or limited bandwidth can freeze my computer up. I can understand if it freezes my internet but I should still be able to get my computer to respond. My PC is a Dell Optiplex GX270 with XP Home Edition My internet network uses Linsys Wireless Adapter and Linksys Wireless-G Router. We have Clearwire wireless broadband with Vonage running through it for phone service.Ahhhh ... I mean Shift! not F5 LOLLL When you hit shift 5 times fast you can use your keyboard to shut down your computer and other things. But I guess that is only useful if your mouse stops working.@Johnny K. That would make sense, however, it is ONLY an internet issue. My computer does not freeze on any other program/application. more

Open Question: HEY CAN ANYONE SUGGEST ME THE FASTEST BROADBAND UNLIMITED CONNECTION IN INDIA?????????????

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! more

Open Question: I need an opinion broadband internet and WIFI.?

I was just done doinbg what i started this weekend. I have 4 neighbors that use comcast high speed 12 MBS, and i myself have 20 MBS comcast blash internet speed. using their permission to use their internet i had 5 internet connections available at my finger tips. so what i did using linux mint is that i bought 4 extra network cards (USB adapters) and i was able to bond al 5 networks into 1 SUPER FAST internet. I am getting 85 MBPS download and 27 MBPS upload. i cant believe my eyes. i can download a 700 MBS linux distribution in under 2 minutes. why doesnt comcast offer bonding with their services? you can order 2 modems and bond them together using software they provide. I am getting higher speeds than i ever dreamed. so why isnt it available from comcast as an option? thank youi mean comcast blast 20 MBS. and comcast standard 12 MBS for all my 4 neighborsoh man i just downloaded a 700 mbs ubuntu live CD for 30 seconds im getting the 2 minutes previously mentioned was caused by a slow server. more

Open Question: Youtube buffering problem?

Before anyboby says get a faster internet connection I have 20MBPS broadband, I run regular speed tests and never go below 15MBPS at peak time and hit 20MBPS off-peak times ! It only happens rarely but when it does it gets on my nerves ! Could it be youtube with its recent new layout or something like that or have I got to do something on my computer ? Also my computer isnt old or clogged with viruses ! Positive feedback would be appreciated ! Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: What is the fastest internet connection you can have with a wireless router using AT&T?

I have AT&T and am using a Wireless G Broadband Router. What is the fastest internet possible with this setup? What is the fastest internet available period? more

Open Question: How should I connect my two offices ?

I want to connect my two offices which are approx 50 kms apart. What I need is to share data only. I dont need access to the other office. I just need large data (like 1 GB) should be transfered to the other office fast (max 30 minutes). I thought about leased line and broadband. I live in India (UP) and need a very cheap solution so that I can afford it. What other ways can I use to share data between these two offices ? more

Open Question: i am downloading at about 100 kb/sec, is that fast or slow for the system i have set up?

i am on a N wireless network (computer and router). according to my ISP brighthouse cable's website my download speed should be 7 MPBS. My windows 'wireless network connection status' says my connection speed is currently 130 MBPS. does this download speed sound right? is there anything i can do to speed up my download speed? I just bought the new router and laptop today so i dont know if i have to configure it or something. This is the router: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Cisco+Linksys+-+Ultra+RangePlus+Wireless-N+Broadband+Router+with+4-Port+Switch/8639967.p?skuId=8639967&ref=10&loc=Sunday%20Ad&id=1194054018722 This is the computer(AS5740-6378): http://us.acer.com/acer/productv.do?LanguageISOCtxParam=en&kcond61e.c2att101=74423&sp=page16e&ctx2.c2att1=25&link=ln438e&CountryISOCtxParam=US&ctx1g.c2att92=447&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=4055624690#wrAjaxHistory=0 thanks!took a speed test and it said my download speed is 6.80 Mb/s and upload is 0.49 Mb/s Ping is 150 ms more

Voting Question: HELP WITH MY INTERNET SPEED?!?

Ok, I have a PC. On my PC I have fast download speeds up to 20mb. But when im using my laptop (connected via a wireless network - Netgear WNR2000) It only gives my 0.59mb (which is REALLY slow) By the way, I have a 20mb broadband subscription. Help me please. Thank you+ My router is a Wireless N router (300mbps) and my laptop has a wireless N reciever (300Mbps)Yes, I always use wireless N. My PC and my PS3 work fine. Btw, my ps3 is mostly off more

Voting Question: Is my internet fast enough?

We recently got broadband for our home and according to speedtest it come in around 1.5 Mbps (which is what we're paying for.) Is this fast enough for online gaming? It's worked fine until I tried playing Battlefield Heroes, which was really laggy.Although, I'm not sure if that's just a problem with that particular game or if the internet itself isn't fast enough. Thx. more

Resolved Question: Calling experts, can you help me please.?

In short the computer has gone really slow, since yesterday. Checking broadband, I have only used 1.5 gb out of 10gb (so it hasn't gone back into dial-up) I have de-fragged it, (no change). Plugged in the daughter's lap top, to check that, it was fine, still quite fast, compared to my computer. I have run full virus scans. What else can I do? I welcome any advice, tips, hints and information. Honestly it's doing my head in! Thanks in advance. more

Voting Question: Internet slow in new desktop, and fast in the old laptop!?

Hello everyone, I just bought this new desktop pc. I'm using broadband internet 512kbps/64kBps.I get the normal speed when i use my laptop, but right from the beginning im not getting the speed im supposed to get in my desktop pc.the upload speed is fine, but the download speed is too low.It only boosts up when i use IDM.otherwise its all slow.Im getting around 20kBps now.same speed in both xp and windows 7.What do i do now? I tested my computer using wimax connection, the speed was fine. more

Voting Question: Which is the cheapest, most relible, fast phone and broadband provider in the UK?

Im with TalkTalk now, service / speed is terrible, technical support is terrible. more

Voting Question: Broadband speed problems (ADSL2+)?

hi everyone, so i typed in 10.0.0.138 to check my up/down speed on my thomson tg782t and i'm currently getting 1020 up, 15,708 down. I've rang bigpond several times, and all they do is change the line configuration and plan, instead of these numbers, can anyone explain to me what i can say and explain how the speed is only 15,709 kbits instead of 24000.... Thank you Please Don't say my Connection is fast because it's not 24mbits LIKE I PAY FORYeah it sayd UPTO but these are the codes to my house they're only allowing me to go upto 15.5 THAT DOESN'T ACCOUNT FOR LINE LAGAND I LIVE LESS THAN 4KM'S AWAY (2.5 MILES) more

Voting Question: what type of broadband should i get?????

i live in western australia in perth. i'm looking for something that isn't over $60 and i can watch videos and it has to be fast. and it has to be prepaid. and broadband is the thing that looks like a usb right?i need it to be under $60,fast,prepaid and a broadband looks like a usb and is wireless right? more

Resolved Question: How do I connect to xbox live with sprint mobile broadband U301 USB Device?

I just moved where there is no cable or dsl or sattelite i net... I just got this device and im trying to run xbox live with it.... I know it will be fast enough but I have no idea how to get it connected and their tech support really doesnt help.. I have windows vista and if possible if anyone has a step by step guide because me and my son are wanting to play call of duty mw2 again... thanks more

Open Question: Doh! I setup a new Netgear WiFi router. Days later I discover I've been accessing my neighbor's! Is that legal?

Apparently, mine is the 2nd "Netgear" in the list (I clicked the wrong one during setup)... Anyway, LOL, I guess I'll return my router now and cancel my Road Runner (I mean my neighbor's broadband is faster)... (Kidding!... but is that legal?) more

Resolved Question: WHICH NETWORK IS THE BEST FOR MOBILE BROADBAND?

Hello i am thinking of buying mobile internet.Which network is faster and coverage good more

Resolved Question: What is wrong with my Internet Connection?

My Own Connection at home has a signal of 5 to 4 bars but its really slow. I can't load videos without having to wait anymore, some of the pages take really long to load and not instantly. I have RoadRunner basically it is broadband. Sometimes i connect to this other wireless that has a signal of 1 bar and it loads even faster than mine!? What is the problem? more

Resolved Question: How can I make my wireless signal stronger?

I recently got cricket wireless broadband. It has a wireless usb modem, no router. There is a place on the modem to plug in a "signal booster" or "antenna", I am not sure what to call it. Please help, what do I need to hook it up to to make it faster?What I am looking for is a y cable. more

Voting Question: What can cause a wireless broadband connection cut-off? State at least FOUR (4) causes?

Does a fast pace running heavy vehicle such as a lorry/ truck that passes by your house able to cut-off a wireless broadband connection? Please do not give me silly answers such as: you forgot to pay your bills!! more

Resolved Question: Why is cricket broadband so slow?

I just got cricket broadband at its kind of slow! I tried moving all over the house but its still was slow! finally I move close to the living room its kind of better but still kind of slow! how can I make faster more

Voting Question: Is there a way to download faster on the xbox 360 Marketplace?

Ideally, a faster internet connection, but I'm trying to download GTA IV from the 360 Marketplace and it's taking ages, I am in the UK, Liverpool, using Virgin Media Broadband, 20MBPs Fibre Optic broadband more

Resolved Question: online tv link need help?

i need a online tv link which is fast and free. but many which i tried need a European countries ip or membership account. i have 256 kbps adsl2+router broadband connection. more

Resolved Question: Does wii support wireless N routers?

I'm thinking of getting a wireless N linksys router for my nintendo wii, so my online gaming will be faster. Here are my questions: Does wii support wireless N routers? (If they do) Will online gaming be faster than wireless G routers? Here is the router http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-WRT160NL-Wireless-N-Broadband-Compatible/dp/B0028N6VLE/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&s=pc&qid=1268024281&sr=1-17 more

Resolved Question: Academy Awards Help? What time? Where can I see it live?

I'm in Ireland, so can anyone give me the time it starts G.M.T.? Where can I see it live online? Any decent sites that don't require ultra fast broadband connections in order to stream it right? Please please help, 10 points. for best answer etc. And good luck to all Irish nominees tonight, do us proud! more

Voting Question: HP Pavilion Entertainment Laptop PC with Intel® Core™ i7-720QM Processor?

•Intel® Core™ i7-720QM processor, 1.60GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.80GHz - Intel® Core™ i7 is Intel's highest performing quad-core mobile processor, built with smart and energy-efficient performance for those who want fast multi-tasking, digital media creation and gaming performance pluse support for future applications •15.6" diagonal HD+high-definition LED BrightView widescreen display (1366 x 768) display - Enjoy full-screen viewing of HD TV and movies with the large 16:9 display •4GB DDR3 system memory (2 Dimm) •Nvidia GeForce GT 230M with up to 2815MB total graphics memory with 1024MB dedicated •Turbo-charged components - High-speed DDR3 memory and faster 7200 RPM hard disk drives enable optimal performance levels •500GB (7200RPM) hard drive (SATA) •Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n WLAN •LightScribe Super Multi 8X DVD±R/RW with double layer support - Create personalized, silkscreen-quality DVD and CD labels with LightScribe •Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit - Windows® 7 is the easiest, fastest, most secure and energy-efficient version of Windows yet •HP Webcam with integrated digital microphone - Chat face to face with the HP Web cam and add fun special effects •Enter data quickly with the separate numeric keypad - 101-key compatible with full-size keyboard with integrated numeric pad •Looks good on the go with award-winning HP Imprint finish •5-in-1 integrated Digital Media Reader for Secure Digital cards, MultiMedia cards, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, or xD Picture cards •2 accessible memory slots •Network card - Integrated 10/100/1000 gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 connector) •Pointing device - Touch pad with on/off button and dedicated vertical scroll Up/Down pad •PC card slots - 1 ExpressCard/54 slot (also supports ExpressCard/34) •External notebook ports - 4 Universal Bus (USB) 2.0, 4th port shared with eSATA; 2 headphone outputs; one microphone input; HDMI; one VGA (15-pin); eSATA + USB 2.0; one RJ-45 (LAN); one notebook expansion port 3; one IEEE 1394 Firewire (4-pin); one Consumer IR (remote receiver) •Security - Kensington® MicroSaver lock slot, Power-on password; Accepts 3rd part security lock devices •Power - 120 watts AC adapter, 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery •Energy Star® qualified model •Software •Security and support - Symantec® Norton Internet Security™ 2010 60-day trial, HP support assistant, HP PC recovery, HP advisor, HP ProtectSmart hard drive protection •Productivity and finance - Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Office 2007 Home and Student Edition: 60 day trial version, Microsoft® Silverlight, Sun® Java •Multimedia - eBay®, Corel PaintShop Pro Photo X2, Corel Video Studio X2, Pandora® Internet Radio, Sling Media® sling player with Sling flash tour, Windows Live™ Photo Gallery, HP MediaSmart, Cyberlink DVD suite, Adobe® Acrobat Reader, Adobe® Flash, HP Games powered by Wild Tangent, HP Music Store powered by Rhadsody®, Netflix, Hulu, HP Webcam •Internet solutions - HP set up, HP Quick Web, Windows Live™ Messenger, Windows Live™ Writer, Windows Live™ Mail, Skype, MSN Toolbar, Microsoft® Portal, Accllor (Broadband Aggregator in HP Setup) •Inside Package •Laptop, HP Mobile Remote Control Is this best for anything?...I'm stuck...really stuck if its at high end frames-per-second,operating with 4...appications at my will, and, burn disks in 5mins.Also about installing new proccessor for this "thing" where do you think it needs improvement? more

Resolved Question: BT broadband upgrade question?

I am currently on BT broadband with a package of 2mb speed. I wanted to upgrade my internet package but the maximum my area allows for is only 3.5mb speed, so even if i buy a faster internet package it won't make any difference. Is there a way I can upgrade my phone line or something so that it supports a faster internet speed? https://www.productsandservices.bt.com/consumerProducts/displayTopic.do?topicId=25497 For example, does that link there mean they will actually come and install a faster phone line for me so that it supports higher speeds? I'm really confused so thanks a lot to whoever answers, cheers. more

Resolved Question: Reader poll: What's your ISP and how happy are you with them? How long have you had it?

I'd like to see user reviews of pretty much any ISP. Wireless, Broadband, anything except dial-up. I need to upgrade to something pretty fast and not too insanely costly. I also would like to know just how much they know about what you download. If you've ever received a letter about Copyright infringement or excessive data usage, feel free to add that detail to your vote. I hate any ISP that pokes around your stuff or wants money for unlimited usage and doesn't actually give you unlimited. Thanks. FYI, I'm with Qwest right now. It's so-so. But tech support SUCKS. =) more

Resolved Question: what is the fastest broadband in USA? how fast is it?

Resolved Question: when will the cost of broadband services in india come down.....i.e faster speeds@cheaper rates?

Voting Question: What could possibly be wrong with my internet or lappie?

I have a sprint mobile broadband for internet access and it would always disconnects out of nowhere all the time and I have to reconnect constantly. Plus the connection speed is slow. Sprint gave me a replacement card, but I am having the SAME problem. When I go to internet cafes, their wireless internet is fast and my computer is fine. But when I use my sprint card, I always have issues. Does anyone know what could possibly be wrong? It's not my usb port because I tested other usb's and they work fine. What else could be wrong and what should I do? more

Resolved Question: Is it possible to overload a router? If so, what would happen?

I have a Linksys WRT300N Wireless N Broadband Router (sorry tried to link to the support page on their website here, but if you click it it just redirects to a "Page not found" page), it has been having an intermittent issue for the fast few months, where generally when I'm doing something on the computer and/or playing a game online on the XBOX/PS3, and/or streaming music to one of the game systems from the computer, I will suddenly loose my internet connection. When I look at the modem (cable), it says that it is connected to the internet. I have to reset both the router and modem to get it to start working again. I have tried connecting my computer directly to the modem, and still no internet, even though it displays on the modem that there is, but I am still not sure if it is the modem, router, or possibly the connection itself-hence my question, is it even possible to overload the router, and would these symptoms be characteristic of such an issue? It only really seems to happen whenever there is a lot going on through the wireless connection. Thanks!Also, the 360 and PS3 are not connected wirelessly, but they are connected to the router, if that makes any difference, everything else is wireless though. more

Resolved Question: What is the fastest Wireless Broadband In the PHIL? Is it Smart, Globe or SUN?

I'm planning to buy a prepaid kit of wireless broadband but i can't decide which one would i buy. I don't want to waste money so i would like to get the best one. I'm currently located in Pasig so I would like to know which is the best one to use that has great signal in the location. Thank you for your help! more

Resolved Question: What is my real internet speed?

I have Virgin Media broadband (2MB) I had a free upgrade to 10MB around 5 months ago. My download speed is quite fast, faster than it used to be with 2MB. So when I got to check my speed (speedtest.net) the download speed first of all stays at around 2.60MB per second, but then it just suddenly shoots up to 47MB???? And thats what I get as my final result? I'm not sure this is true though... So whats my real internet speed? more

Voting Question: What Allows for Fast DSL Speeds When Far From C/O?

We're looking at office space for a very small company (currently 2 employees; looking to grow to 8-10 over next 2 years). As we're an online intensive business, affordable broadband is a VERY important deciding factor in selecting office space. We know if we get this wrong, it's like the difference between $1,200/year vs. $5,000+/year in overhead. In looking for offices, we've run into 2 nearly identical situations, in towns about 20 miles apart, where AT&T and/or other DSL providers (MegaPath, NewEdge, SpeakEasy, Nuvox, etc.) are promising VASTLY different available DSL speeds. In both of these situations, the offices are pretty far from the C/O (in one case about 2 miles, in another case about 3-1/2 miles). What is the technology that allows AT&T and certain DSL providers to deliver DSL at distances pretty far from C/O? And how can we confirm whether or not the DSL provider or AT&T will actually be able to deliver BEFORE getting on the hook for an office lease and moving in? What would YOU ask for from the DSL provider, BEFORE signing the office lease? more

Resolved Question: WHICH BROADBAND IS FASTER AND WIDER COVERAGE? DIGI OR CELCOM?

i stay in KL.and im a college student more

Resolved Question: Is there any free downloads?

to make my computer run any faster. I have Windows XP broadband and it is running pretty slow lately. more

Resolved Question: How can I save jwplayer videos from my ISP site?

My ISP offers broadband plus free movies and music from their server. I know how to download flash videos and streaming mp3s from internet as they can be found in the browser's cache folder or from some download managers. Unlike youtube videos, the videos that i play from my ISP's website were playing in jwplayer and I find nothing like streaming in to the cache or hard disk. These movies play faster as if they were in my hard disk. How can I capture/record/save these videos and mp3? Thanks in Advance. more

Resolved Question: fastest broadband provider?

ive just moved into my new house and would like to find out which provider is genuinely the fastest. i see the providers advertise for speeds up to 8mb/10mb/24mb etc. but this doesnt mean im going to get 8mb/10mb/24mb. does anyone know of a website where i can pop in my postcode/landline number and check to see who can offer the fastest speeds? i live in the uk too. cheers more

Resolved Question: Slow web pags: too many advertisments and mouse-over events?

I know broadband speeds and download limits are increasing all the time, but who feels the level of content on some web pages is slowly getting out of control? That extra bandwidth should be spared for streaming Video, IP phone etc., and the PC's resources spared for other applications, processes & services running. I take the point that revenue needs to be generated from these advertisements, and that the companies paying for the ads want something eye catching, but some designers are taking "snazzy" too far... - Too many large advertisements - Flash/Java animations everywhere - Too many interactive banners that catch users out if clicked or hovered over with mouse accidently - Sneaky advertisements with large white padding around the border - Badly designed mouse-over events for drop down menus Web page designers are in too much of a rush to show off all the cool things they can do with their code. (Even the wizards at Yahoo! are a little guilty here). What they should be focusing on is ease of use and faster load times. Do we need to go back to a simpler way of presenting the information? Sometimes the most basic solution is the best.... I'd hate to be a 50 year old learning to use the web today (No offence 50 year olds out there!) more

Resolved Question: Internet Verizon Vs. Comcast Delimma?

Ok so i am currently on Comcast. Not to happy with the service as it seems to go down on me almost every other night. I have replaced the router and the modem numerous times so i have already ruled that out as a possibility. My friend was telling me that broadband is faster than cable. I don't know whether or not that is true so maybe you guys can shed some light on the situation. Do you think i should get an upgrade with comcast as i am currently on their 20mbps plan or go to verizon and take a drop in speed to 3mbps which is all that is offered in my area at the moment. Which is better ? My area currently doesn't have access to Verizon FiOs so that is ruled out as a possibility. Just wondering what you guys thought was better having a Verizon 3mbps connection or a comcast "Supposedly" 20mbps connection that seems to always go down and up. btw i have called comcast on this speed problem and all they do is reset the connection and tell me to try it again. They are never any help when it comes to that.Basically i'm just looking for reliability. If that means i have to take a speed drop then so be it. Thanks for all the answers so far.Oh, i forgot to add. If anyone suggests AT&T it is currently not available in my area and it probably never will be. Asked the AT&T rep and i was told that i live in Verizon country so pretty much out of luck there. more

Resolved Question: Best and Cheapest mobile broadband service?

I want to get a mobile broadband service for my netbook. I have a Asus Eee PC 1005pe-PU17 and I want to use the broadband for that netbook. I want one thats Cheap and fast. please help more

Resolved Question: Router is very slow, but if it's connected to the modem it's fast please help?

It's an Edimax BR-6204WLg Wireless IEEE802.11 b/g Broadband Router. The reason why our internet is slow as hell for the last couple of months. But it wasn't like this for a year. I've been trying to fix this thing for hours and i'm getting very bored doing everything i can possibly can for this thing. (Almost in the peak of thrashing is and throwing it on the garbage). It's very unresponsive, i've restarted and tried changing it to different firmwares. Nothing worked. Could it be the router's settings? please helpmy firmware is already 1.08, it's still slow :( any information will be helpful thanks more

Resolved Question: how can i get a faster internet connaction?

mobile broadband more

Voting Question: Is there anything to make my shared (threw a router 3x using ethernet cables) internet connection faster?

My dad and I share the internet threw a "Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Broadband Router." His computer is the main computer, my computer is in the second port, and netflix is connected in the third port, all using ethernet cables. So when my dad is on the internet,I'm on the internet, and netflix is taking info from my dads internet (the main internet Computer) and being sent threw the third port on the router to our tv, it seems much slower when all 3 ports actively using the internet connection. This therefore, I think, makes my computer slow down?? So... 1. Is there a way to get this to be faster, like a devise you can buy, or something we can do? 2. Are we taking our one internet connection and splitting it three ways, like when my dads comps on the internet, im on the internet, and netflix is getting its connection from my dads internet too?! It seems to me that the more things you plug into (split threw) the router the weaker the connection?? This is all a tiny bit confusing as could could probably gather. I'm having a hard time trying to explain it, sorry. Well any answers would be appreciated greatly, thanks!!Ok I called my ISP, there is one step up from the highspeed internet we get now, its called highspeed gamer. what we have now is 7.0 Mbps x 512 Kbps highspeed. The gamer highspeed is 10.0 Mbps x 1.0 Mbps. Is this a lot faster or just a little cause its expensive! thank you for responding also!! more

Voting Question: I have highspeed internet, about 7mp/s, but my utorrent player is really slow. Downloading about 35 kb/s?

I have broadband internet and it does everything fine, usually running about 6.5 - 7.5 mb/s which is pretty fast. Whenever I try to download something on isohunt using my Utorrent player it is unbelievably slow, about 35 kb/s. So it takes forreeeevvvver to download anything. Any suggestions?I have peer guardian so I am really not worried about them getitng any of my info, even my IP address. So I do not think that is it. When I go to my friend house, who has about 3-5 mb/s, I can download lightning fast, like 200 kb/s using his wireless. more

Resolved Question: How can i make my computer run faster when i only have a 1.1 usb port?

My computer is quite old,its a dell latitude C640,im not very clued up on computers and i never used it much so i got rid of my broadband and just bought a usb dongle.It works ok but a message appears saying this device works faster with a hi speed usb 2.0 port,the problem is my computer only has one usb port and im sure it is only 1.1 When i go onto facebook i cant play the games because of this,does anyone know how i can make my computer run faster or is it just too old now.Emails and other things run not too badly but i want to be able to play games.Thanks in advance for any advice. more