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Technical Help & Discussion => Broadband, Networking, PC Security, Internet & ISPs => Topic started by: Clive on November 16, 2011, 11:23

Title: Report reveals drop between peak and off-peak surfing
Post by: Clive on November 16, 2011, 11:23

UK broadband speeds drop by an average of 35% from their off-peak highs when most people are online in the evening, according to a report.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15742055

Stating the obvious really!   ;D

Title: Re: Report reveals drop between peak and off-peak surfing
Post by: Simon on November 16, 2011, 11:25

Doesn't affect IDNet customers.  ;)

Title: Re: Report reveals drop between peak and off-peak surfing
Post by: Clive on November 16, 2011, 11:37

Which is why we prefer it.   ;)

Title: Re: Report reveals drop between peak and off-peak surfing
Post by: Rik on November 16, 2011, 13:09

I always used to use the phrase 'six o'clock Sunday' in dial up days - you could see performance drop like a stone back then.

Title: Re: Report reveals drop between peak and off-peak surfing
Post by: Baz on November 16, 2011, 15:28

"The report suggested the best time to be online was between 2am and 3am."



setting the alarm clock for that then    :thumb:

Title: Re: Report reveals drop between peak and off-peak surfing
Post by: Simon on November 16, 2011, 16:01

;D

Title: Re: Report reveals drop between peak and off-peak surfing
Post by: Rik on November 16, 2011, 16:18

That could explain some of the forum posts. ;)