really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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Thank you so much, I've had this problem for months and your solution worked! Thank you!
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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If you don't get anywhere with Comcast tech support - and you might not - not all of their ducks are swimming in the same pond when it comes to knowledge - get over to the Comcast section of...
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
Thread created 04-15-2017 by rychastings
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Are you running these tests with a wired or wireless connection? I agree your latency is terrible and if your on a wired connection I would open a ticket with Comcast after verifying your equipment...
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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This usually equates 100% to DNS. It's an insanely frustrating process as changing your DNS often can be the only solution at times. Here is what I suggest. Download DNS bench (very tiny program,...
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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if VPN helps, then it's high chance of packet loss, because VPN is like a single established connection, it knows when a packet is lost, send another one right away, there're settings even for heavy...
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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I was thinking the same thing. FPS on that would make me move.... You're dead before you even start
Same thing went on in Florida. Comcast knew the lines were deteriorated and in no hurry to...
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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that latency is awful...
if your equipment is newish, I'd assume it was a line problem from your house to street or substation or whatever.
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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ok I have a kind of strange update.
I fired up my vpn and to my surprise when my vpn is on, everything works fine, youtube streams at 1080p etc
but vpn off and everything slows back down to snail...
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
Thread created 04-15-2017 by rychastings
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packet loss affect browsing the most
pingtest.net
www.dslreports.com/tools/pingtest
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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Came here to say this exact thing, ISPs are known to prioritize or unthrottle traffic to Speedtest because it is so frequently used and well known.
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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Most ISP do try to make sure speed test gives positive results.
Try http://testmy.net
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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My father has Comcast and occasionally when I visited him I would notice his internet was very slow. Verified it with Speedtest and told him to reboot his modem and it generally did the trick. That's...
really slow internet browsing and download but fast speedtest?
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My internet browsing especially in the evening is really turtle slow but googles speedtest shows that my internet speed is 25-30mbs down and 1-3mbs up. I have comcast and was happy with it until a...