Is the internet getting slower lately?

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The discussion centers on the perception of internet speed degradation, with users reporting slow loading times and inconsistent speeds. Tools like SpeakEasy SpeedTest indicate speeds around 3Mb/s, but users suspect issues related to their Internet Service Provider (ISP) throttling bandwidth during peak usage. Participants emphasize that while individual connections may experience throttling, the overall internet bandwidth is increasing. Users are advised to test their connections and communicate with their ISPs to address any discrepancies in service.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of ISP bandwidth management and throttling
  • Familiarity with internet speed testing tools like SpeakEasy SpeedTest
  • Knowledge of wireless standards (802.11b/g/n)
  • Basic troubleshooting skills for network connectivity issues
NEXT STEPS
  • Research ISP bandwidth throttling policies and practices
  • Learn how to effectively use network troubleshooting tools
  • Explore the impact of peak usage times on internet performance
  • Investigate the differences between wired and wireless internet connections
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for internet users experiencing slow speeds, network administrators troubleshooting connectivity issues, and anyone interested in understanding ISP practices regarding bandwidth management.

  • #31
Hey! Let's switch over to http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc1149"!
 
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Actually, http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6214" would be better.

RFC 6214 said:
5. Routing and Tunneling Considerations

Routing carriers through the territory of similar carriers, without
peering agreements, will sometimes cause abrupt route changes,
looping packets, and out-of-order delivery. Similarly, routing
carriers through the territory of predatory carriers may potentially
cause severe packet loss. It is strongly recommended that these
factors be considered in the routing algorithm used to create carrier
routing tables. Implementers should consider policy-based routing to
ensure reliable packet delivery by routing around areas where
territorial and predatory carriers are prevalent.

There is evidence that some carriers have a propensity to eat other
carriers and then carry the eaten payloads. Perhaps this provides a
new way to tunnel an IPv4 packet in an IPv6 payload, or vice versa.
However, the decapsulation mechanism is unclear at the time of this
writing.
:smile:
 
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