ADSL Bandwidth Issues?

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ADSL Bandwidth Issues?

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Is it normal for my 1 MB aDSL line to now be consistantly downloading at about 400 kBps?
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how do you know its constantly downloading at that speed?
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Download manager says that speed and the downloads are finishing that fast.
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I'd say it was a flaw with download manager, I don't think you have a 1mbit line, I think its a 1.5 mbit.
goto http://www.bandwidthplace.com to test it.
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3.1 Mb
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Lucky you, you seem to have the 3mb adsl that bellsouth is planning, I'm going to reset my modem and see if I get it. :D :D :D
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For once a good bellsouth error. :D
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I get a 2.6mb.... Should I switch to bellsouth over cox... Is it worth it?!?
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Switch to bellsouth because you consitently get 3.1. Cable is too insecure and inconsistent.
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I am still getting 1.2 :(

did you do anything to get the 3.1, or is that just a fluke
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Just happened suddenly.
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whatever you do, don't reset that modem or router no matter how much your parents want to save electricity :D
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ok
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