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Wildly fluctuating broadband speed

mackerel
Whizz Kid
Private Message TalkTalk
Message 48 of 48

My (not fibre) broadband is giving an unreliable and variable speeds.  This is for my laptop as well as iphone 13.  The download speed can change from 19mbps to ZERO mbps within minutes.  Even when there is a claimed speed of 19 the refresh rate on Chrome is very slow.  Attached are speedsd for the last 2 days.

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Can anyone in Talktalk help?

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Message 41 of 48

Chris - My wifi icon says that I am connected to the internet, but currently my download speed is zero (it only shows to hundredths so may be a dribble), which may allow this message to be sent.  It's been 3 days now (been unable to contact earlier).  Can you give me any answers from your end.  The same problem exactly on my phone, so it doesn't seem to be a pc issue.  Here are today's fluctuating speeds.

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Message 42 of 48

Sorry for delay in replying - no internet.  I'm taking this brief opportunity to reply.  Thanks, Gliwmaeden2, for answer (which is what I guessed it might be, but it hasn't solved the problem.

Chris - no, it's still a problem (the same).  I thought a windows update may have caused problems so I did a hard reboot of laptop and it connected briefly (ie, now).  However, although it shows I'm connected, this is only theoretical as the speed figures show.

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The same pattern applies on my iphone 13.  So, the issue seems to be unreliable, disappearing, and fluctuating supply of the broadband connection.  I dion't know if this connection will last and whether I will be able to see any responses.

 

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Message 43 of 48

Hi Mackerel

 

How are you getting on, how has it been since your last post?

Chris

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AllyM
Philosopher
Private Message TalkTalk
Message 44 of 48

It's not so much that nobody has any problems at the weekend @mackerel , just that this forum is not considered to be immediate, real-time support. Even during the week it may take staff a day or two to get to you depending on how busy they are.

 

If you need urgent support at the weekend phone support is available on Saturdays and live chat is available both Saturday and Sunday. All information including opening hours here: How to contact TalkTalk Broadband - TalkTalk Help & Support

 

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Message 45 of 48

@mackerel, it just means simply switch off the router at the power button for 30 minutes and then press that same button again to get going afterwards. 

 

It's not a factory reset.

 

But does need to be 30 minutes minimum. 

Gliwmaeden2, a fellow customer.

mackerel
Whizz Kid
Private Message TalkTalk
Message 46 of 48

Divsec - thanks for the response.  It's wifi.  I'm afraid I don't know what a 30 minute reboot is.  Shame no TT team is in.  Is it because no-one has any problems at the weekend?  Mackerel

Divsec
Community Star
Private Message TalkTalk
Message 47 of 48

Hi @mackerel are we talking WiFi or ethernet, or both?

 

Have you tried a 30 minute reboot for your router?

 

Your post has been escalated but the TT team will not be in till Monday.

I don't work here and all my opinions are my own.
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