Metrocast Internet Connection Speeds

sky_nh · 11-06-2008, 09:56 PM

I am wondering if anyone else is having a problem with Metrocast connection speeds when they try video streaming (e.g. Netflix) or other services?

This problem has been going on for me for over a month where the connection does not take place at all or it is so slow the programming will not download.

I am paying for "up to" 6000 kbps but only get 800 or slower during prime time. I realize that during peak times it should slow down but not that much. When I do a speed test to another server, it shows around a slow 2700 kbps or about half of what it should be.

If you have had any problems could you post here so that I know -- it would help if I knew this was only happening in parts of Gilford or in other places where Metrocast serves.

BTW, you can check your connection speed at Speedtest.net I use the Portland, ME server to test my speeds. It takes about two minutes to do. If you can test around 8 - 9 pm that would help. The service peaks around then. Early in the day and late at night the connections are much faster.

Thanks for any help or feedback.

Sky

PS I have reported this to Metrocast and, of course, they deny that there are any problems at their end.

11-06-2008, 09:56 PM	#1
sky_nh Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Gilford Posts: 76 Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Metrocast Internet Connection Speeds I am wondering if anyone else is having a problem with Metrocast connection speeds when they try video streaming (e.g. Netflix) or other services? This problem has been going on for me for over a month where the connection does not take place at all or it is so slow the programming will not download. I am paying for "up to" 6000 kbps but only get 800 or slower during prime time. I realize that during peak times it should slow down but not that much. When I do a speed test to another server, it shows around a slow 2700 kbps or about half of what it should be. If you have had any problems could you post here so that I know -- it would help if I knew this was only happening in parts of Gilford or in other places where Metrocast serves. BTW, you can check your connection speed at Speedtest.net I use the Portland, ME server to test my speeds. It takes about two minutes to do. If you can test around 8 - 9 pm that would help. The service peaks around then. Early in the day and late at night the connections are much faster. Thanks for any help or feedback. Sky PS I have reported this to Metrocast and, of course, they deny that there are any problems at their end.