topic Slow Broadband in Broadband

Slow Broadband

Richard_Whitney — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:29:26 GMT

Good Morning,

Normally we get a download speed of 2-3mbps via a wired connection, but for the last few days we’ve been around 1mbps. Tests are from the master socket, with no other appliances connected and all sockets have filters. The landline is working fine.

I’ve attached a picture of the speed to the router which might suggest a line issue.

Last time someone optimised the line for us which shot the speed up to 3.5mbps (which is amazing for our location), and then it settles around 2.5mbps again.

Would it be possible to reset the line again please?

Thanks in advance,
Richard

Re: Slow Broadband

KeithFrench — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:32:25 GMT

What happens if you connect the router via a new or known good filter to the test socket located behind the master socket's removable face plate? That will rule out any issues with that faceplate or your sockets & internal wiring.

Re: Slow Broadband

Richard_Whitney — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:46:43 GMT

Hi Keith,

Sorry I meant test socket, but yes same speed there too.

Richard

Re: Slow Broadband

KeithFrench — Sat, 27 Jan 2024 10:52:11 GMT

OK, thanks for confirming that. I have asked one of TalkTalk's support to pick your thread up and investigate it for you.

They aim to respond within 48 hours (Monday - Friday) excluding Bank Holidays, but if more urgent you can always try the Service Centre on 0345 172 0088. The posts are responded to in time/date order, oldest first.

Re: Slow Broadband

Chris-TalkTalk — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 08:31:29 GMT

Hi Richard,

it looks as though the line management system (DLM) has moved you to a slower profile because the error count has been high on faster profiles. Are you experiencing any problems with your telephone service, any noise on the line?

Chris

Re: Slow Broadband

Richard_Whitney — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:40:55 GMT

Hi Chris,

Thanks for your reply. To be honest we don’t have a phone plugged in usually but it worked fine the other day when I was testing everything. Is there any way to stay on a faster profile even with the errors without DLM moving us off? The 1mbps is a bit hard to live with and the 2.5mbps were we getting always seemed pretty consistent as an end user.

Thanks,

Richard

Re: Slow Broadband

Chris-TalkTalk — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:45:24 GMT

Hi Richard,

I'm sorry, there isn't really any way to stop DLM changing your profile if the error count is high. High errors do cause performance issue though so it usually better to be a slower profile with fewer errors

Would you like me to reset DLM and restart the optimisation process?

Chris

Re: Slow Broadband

Richard_Whitney — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:52:05 GMT

Hi Chris,

Yes please, I think until we get an infrastructure upgrade this might be the best bet every couple of months.

Appreciate the help as always.

All the best,

Richard

Re: Slow Broadband

Chris-TalkTalk — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:53:11 GMT

No problem Richard, I'll do it now

Chris

Re: Slow Broadband

Chris-TalkTalk — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:59:45 GMT

OK, I've started the optimisation process, just let us know if you need any further assistance

Chris

Re: Slow Broadband

Richard_Whitney — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:11:31 GMT

Cheers Chris, that’s gone up again now.

All the best,

Richard

Re: Slow Broadband

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:46:32 GMT

Hi Richard,

I'm glad to hear this. We'll check back in with you on Friday just to make sure that your speeds have remained consistent.

Thanks

Michelle 🙂