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    Jan 26, 2009, 03:11 AM
    Broadband speeds
    Hi there, Just wondering if my Downloading and uploading speeds should be the same.
    I have maximum on both up and down on my broadband plan
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    Jan 26, 2009, 03:13 AM

    I did speed test and my download is aprox 5000 kbs and upload 700.
    Is this normal if its supposed to be maximum both ways
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    Jan 26, 2009, 03:19 AM
    Yes, sounds about right for a domestic connection.
    Unless you are paying $$$$$ you won't have a symmetrical connection, after all most surfing is concerned with download speeds.
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    Jan 27, 2009, 08:27 AM

    If you get a service such as BPL(broadband over powerlines) it is symmetrical... other services such as EVDO are sometimes closer. For instance locally EVDO gets about 1-1.5mb down and 700-1000up although it is not symmetrical. Most traditional broadband companies however do not offer symmetrical unless you pay for a t1 or something.
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