Comments on: How Much Ya Bench? Compare Your Internet Speed and Price! http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/ A premiere personal finance blog, established 2003. Within, Flexo discusses his own experiences with money, and he and other authors comment on a wide range of personal finance topics. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:42:00 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: BostonFrank http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-117978 BostonFrank Sat, 11 Aug 2007 21:02:07 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-117978 Last Result: Download Speed: 19192 kbps (2399 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 2776 kbps (347 KB/sec transfer rate) Retested this time using Washington DC--my first time was NYC. I live in Boston area where FIOS is available? Is not my Comcast speed comparable to what I would get with FIOS mid tier? Someone tell me soon as i have FIOS install on Aug 17 and maybe I should just stay with Comcast? Last Result:
Download Speed: 19192 kbps (2399 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 2776 kbps (347 KB/sec transfer rate)

Retested this time using Washington DC–my first time was NYC. I live in Boston area where FIOS is available? Is not my Comcast speed comparable to what I would get with FIOS mid tier? Someone tell me soon as i have FIOS install on Aug 17 and maybe I should just stay with Comcast?

]]> By: BostonFrank http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-117976 BostonFrank Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:17:02 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-117976 My speed from Comcast: Download Speed: 16280 kbps (2035 KB/sec transfer rate) Upload Speed: 2706 kbps (338.3 KB/sec transfer rate) on Speakeasy right now at around 4:15 PM EST Sat, Aug 11. That is consistent with my tests on speednet at all different days and times. It is part of the $99 for 3 (internet, phone, cable) special. It is running out and I was switching to FIOS but isnt this as fast? I get confused! My speed from Comcast: Download Speed: 16280 kbps (2035 KB/sec transfer rate)
Upload Speed: 2706 kbps (338.3 KB/sec transfer rate) on Speakeasy right now at around 4:15 PM EST Sat, Aug 11. That is consistent with my tests on speednet at all different days and times. It is part of the $99 for 3 (internet, phone, cable) special. It is running out and I was switching to FIOS but isnt this as fast? I get confused!

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54419 Jonathan Fri, 04 Aug 2006 06:45:11 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54419 I remember when I spent bucks on a hardware 56k modem to eek out a little more speed. I remember when I spent bucks on a hardware 56k modem to eek out a little more speed.

]]> By: dhanda http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54299 dhanda Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:07:36 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54299 I pay $26.50/mo for 256k down, 128k up dsl from Centurytel. I know this is high, but I have no other choice in my rural area except dialup or expensive satellite service. Centurytel wants $39.95 for 1.5M and $59.95 for 3M. I pay $26.50/mo for 256k down, 128k up dsl from Centurytel. I know this is high, but I have no other choice in my rural area except dialup or expensive satellite service. Centurytel wants $39.95 for 1.5M and $59.95 for 3M.

]]> By: Dallyn http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54262 Dallyn Thu, 03 Aug 2006 01:32:58 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54262 15.1 MB download, 1.8 MB upload with FIOS Verizon at 35.95/month 15.1 MB download, 1.8 MB upload with FIOS Verizon at 35.95/month

]]> By: Hazzard http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54244 Hazzard Wed, 02 Aug 2006 23:10:13 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54244 I get between 6-8mb down and 340K up. I pay $29.99 through Comcast. Their normal rate is $45.95 but I keep calling them every 6 months and tell them that I'm just too tempted to leave for DSL. They usually lower it for another 6 months. I get between 6-8mb down and 340K up. I pay $29.99 through Comcast. Their normal rate is $45.95 but I keep calling them every 6 months and tell them that I’m just too tempted to leave for DSL. They usually lower it for another 6 months.

]]> By: Jbo http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54015 Jbo Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:23:14 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54015 Golbguru I'm using the exact same firefox you are and not having any problems posting. Could be one of your extentions. I've lowered my VOIP bill quiet a bit, but haven't been able lower my internet bill. I did build a directional antenna to that could pick up a signal almost 2 miles away and I was leeching off of a cafe's connection, but with VOIP and not having a constant connection, I had to start paying for broadband :( Golbguru I’m using the exact same firefox you are and not having any problems posting. Could be one of your extentions.

I’ve lowered my VOIP bill quiet a bit, but haven’t been able lower my internet bill. I did build a directional antenna to that could pick up a signal almost 2 miles away and I was leeching off of a cafe’s connection, but with VOIP and not having a constant connection, I had to start paying for broadband :(

]]> By: Golbguru http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54009 Golbguru Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:08:38 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54009 Btw, when I try to leave a comment here using Firefox (1.5.05) I get an error "Error: This file cannot be used on its own". Just FYI in case other users might be having a similar problem. Btw, when I try to leave a comment here using Firefox (1.5.05) I get an error “Error: This file cannot be used on its own”. Just FYI in case other users might be having a similar problem.

]]> By: Golbguru http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54008 Golbguru Wed, 02 Aug 2006 02:03:52 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54008 725 kbps download, 125 kbps upload, averaged. $15 a month. Verizon DSL, non-promotional rate. Cox here is 4 mbps,approx $50 a month (non promotional) and $31.95 for first two months! University town, internet services suck big time here. I really hate Cox, because it takes efforts to find out what is their "non-promotional" rate. 725 kbps download, 125 kbps upload, averaged.
$15 a month. Verizon DSL, non-promotional rate.
Cox here is 4 mbps,approx $50 a month (non promotional) and $31.95 for first two months! University town, internet services suck big time here.
I really hate Cox, because it takes efforts to find out what is their “non-promotional” rate.

]]> By: CW http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54000 CW Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:03:05 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-54000 not sure if time of day effects my speed, but as of 6pm (close to peak time, I'd imagine): 6900 downstream / 500 upload. This costs $42 w/ Cox Communications (Phx Metro area), normal price. . . I should try to call up a CSR and ask for a teaser rate, but it's been my experience that Cox is pretty firm as far as saying "no" to such requests. Perhaps others have had better luck, though. Qwest (our "wonderful" phone monopoly) offers DSL for around $30 (teaser rate), high $30's for the normal price. Obviously, if you bundle w/ either company you can get cheaper rates, but my situation does not allow for such. I hate you and your excellent speed vs. very reasonable costs. Enjoy ^_^ not sure if time of day effects my speed, but as of 6pm (close to peak time, I’d imagine): 6900 downstream / 500 upload. This costs $42 w/ Cox Communications (Phx Metro area), normal price. . . I should try to call up a CSR and ask for a teaser rate, but it’s been my experience that Cox is pretty firm as far as saying “no” to such requests. Perhaps others have had better luck, though. Qwest (our “wonderful” phone monopoly) offers DSL for around $30 (teaser rate), high $30’s for the normal price. Obviously, if you bundle w/ either company you can get cheaper rates, but my situation does not allow for such. I hate you and your excellent speed vs. very reasonable costs. Enjoy ^_^

]]> By: Cap http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-53892 Cap Tue, 01 Aug 2006 16:40:32 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-53892 4900 downstream and 480 upload flippin' $55 a month for time warner road runner cable. ouch. It was around 3mbit before. then they upped it to 6mbit, decided it was too much, now it's around 4-5mbit. and wow, 12mbps. thats insane for $30 a month. sheesh! 4900 downstream and 480 upload

flippin’ $55 a month for time warner road runner cable. ouch. It was around 3mbit before. then they upped it to 6mbit, decided it was too much, now it’s around 4-5mbit.

and wow, 12mbps. thats insane for $30 a month. sheesh!

]]> By: brett http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-53867 brett Tue, 01 Aug 2006 12:42:07 +0000 http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2006/08/01/how-much-ya-bench-compare-your-internet-speed-and-price/#comment-53867 4785 download 471 upload i pay $10 per month, but it's part of a condo community that has a single large account. if i were living on my own, i think it would be around $30 per month (but who knows with my own dedicated line the speeds might be different as well). 4785 download
471 upload

i pay $10 per month, but it’s part of a condo community that has a single large account.

if i were living on my own, i think it would be around $30 per month (but who knows with my own dedicated line the speeds might be different as well).

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