topic Re: speed problem in Broadband

speed problem

Lesman — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:46:55 GMT

Hello.

I have a contract for a Fiber35 package. The download speed is about 27 Mbps and the upload speed is about 6 Mbps. On February 23, the speed suddenly dropped to about 13 Mbps to the router and 11 Mbps to the PC. A line check showed a problem. On March 2, an engineer arrived. After his visit, the speeds did not change much and the line test continued to show the problem. After about three weeks, the line test shows that everything is fine, but the speeds to the router are 18 Mbps and to the computer 15 to 16 Mbps. This situation continues to this day. I don't understand why the speeds can't go back to normal as they were according to the subscription, and it's been over a month! My neighbor has Internet on the same network and still has normal speeds and we are connected the same way!! I do not understand! I'm still using the original router and cables I received when I first connected, and why is the speed difference 2 to 3 Mbps? Please explain this problem to me and help me get back to normal.

Re: speed problem

Skynet_TX — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 19:23:10 GMT

Hi @Lesman,

If there has been a fault on your line then this can cause your speeds to be reduced, however once things are fixed, and you have had a stable connection for a few days, the speeds would normally start to increase again. The support team here will be back tomorrow, and they will be able to check your connection to see if they can still see any reason for your reduced speeds.

It is totally normal for a speed test on your device to show a bit less than the sync speed to your router, I have a sync speed of 40, but the best I will get on a speed test, from an ethernet connected PC, is 37.8, this is completely normal and expected. But the fact that your sync speed has dropped from 27 to 18 is what needs to be investigated. I assume you have restarted your router, just to see if that gives you a faster sync speed.

It would be worth switching your router off for over 30 minutes, this will give you a new session when you switch it back on, this can help with slow download speeds, but doesn't often help with slow sync speeds, but it can't hurt to try.

For one of the TalkTalk Support Team on this community to be able to look into this you will need to update your community profile to include :

Your name
Landline telephone number that your TalkTalk service is provided on (this is shown in ‘My Account’) OR add your account number to the ‘private notes’ section if you have Full Fibre with no landline
An alternative contact number

This will allow them to identify you, and they will then be able to help.

Don't post any personal details in this thread, just add them to your community profile (only you and the TalkTalk Support Team on this community can see your profile details).

Then they will hopefully be able to respond to this post tomorrow.

Re: speed problem

Debbie-TalkTalk — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:16:44 GMT

Hi Lesman

I'm sorry to hear this.

The line tests are clear but I can see re connections on the line and this will affect the sync speed.

Is the router connected at the test socket? Have we sent you a replacement router for testing?

Thanks

Debbie

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:24:29 GMT

Hi Debbie

After visiting the engineer, I only received e-mails about solving the problem and an e-mail about the increase in fees. I received nothing else. The router is normally connected to the socket. Yesterday I did a speed test through the test socket and the result was slightly lower, almost comparable to a normal router connection. Today's measurement has not changed. Regards

Re: speed problem

Debbie-TalkTalk — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:26:30 GMT

Hi Lesman

Would you like me to send a replacement router for testing so we can rule this out?

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:47:52 GMT

Yes please.

I just want to point out that the speed you measure to my router still reaches a maximum of 18 Mbps. My router is over 12 years old.

Re: speed problem

Debbie-TalkTalk — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:55:40 GMT

Hi Lesman

The router is on its way, please allow 24-48hrs for this to arrive.

Let us know how the connection/speed compares with this router.

Thanks

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:30:19 GMT

Hi Debbie

Got a new router today. Thank you.

After connecting, I measured the speed both with the standard connection and through the test socket. Nothing has changed, the results are the same as before replacing the router.

Re: speed problem

Chris-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:16:45 GMT

Hi Lesman,

To investigate further we'll need to arrange an engineer visit, if you'd like us to do this please let us know and we'll confirms some details with you

Chris

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:13:06 GMT

Hi Chris

Yes of course. Please let me know when.

Re: speed problem

Chris-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:19:05 GMT

Ok, if you'd like us to book an engineer visit can you confirm:

That you accept potential Engineers charges
Provide availability, either AM (8am to 1pm) or PM (1pm to 6pm) between Monday to Friday.
Confirm your mobile number

I've also sent you a PM to confirm some other details

Thanks

Chris

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:56:56 GMT

Yes, please book. My mobile number is XXXXXXXX REMOVED FOR SECURITY REASONS

Re: speed problem

Chris-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:44:16 GMT

Thanks but could you please answer the security questions in my PM

Chris

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:52:26 GMT

Sorry, but I don't know where to find "PM"

Re: speed problem

Gliwmaeden2 — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 11:56:11 GMT

Top right when signed into the forum, you should see a number, @Lesman. click there to reveal the message envelope and click again to open it.

Re: speed problem

Chris-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:02:16 GMT

I can see that Gliwmaeden2 has pointed you in the right direction, please let us know if you need any further assistance

Chris

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:18:52 GMT

I filled out the PM. I registered with you more than 10 years ago and I don't remember everything. What's next?

Re: speed problem

Chris-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:53:03 GMT

OK thanks. Could you just confirm that you accept potential engineer charges and let us know when you can be available for the visit and we'll book it for you

Chris

Re: speed problem

Lesman — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:22:57 GMT

Yes, I accept.

This will be the engineer's second visit for the same problem. I think it's effective.

Every day after 12 pm I am at home.

Re: speed problem

Chris-TalkTalk — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:26:37 GMT

Thanks. I've booked the engineer for - April 11 2023, PM - please let us know how you get on

Chris