FCC to measure internet speeds

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  1. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
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    FCC to measure internet speeds


    Got an e-mail from my ISP (Charter) in regards to an FCC plan to measure ISP performance. Information on the program and a signup form if you want to participate at the following link.

    Sign up to Shape the Future of Broadband in America

    Jim
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  2. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Already signed up and got a reply from them last year sometime. Now I'm just waiting to see if they selected me or not. Hopefully I will be. :)

    They don't seem to be in any hurry though. LOL
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  3. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
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    I signed up today so maybe they need a certain amount from each ISP to get better results. It is suppose to run for 3 years so will will see.

    Jim
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  4. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
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    I received an E-mail yesterday requesting a speed test. I send that in and today another E-mail with an acceptance reply. I have been accepted and they will be sending me a Netgear WNR3500L router in 7-14 days. It has wireless N and Gigabit ports. The router has built in testing software that looks for idle time and then performs various tests and I will get a monthly report on the results. Should be an interesting project.

    Jim
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  5. Posts : 71,975
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    Wow, that was fast. I guess I need to sign up again.
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  6. Posts : 6,285
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    How do I find out what my "Advertised connection speed" is? I'm with Time Warner (Brighthouse Networks) cable. This is required info to sign up for this.
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    Ztruker said:
    How do I find out what my "Advertised connection speed" is? I'm with Time Warner (Brighthouse Networks) cable. This is required info to sign up for this.
    That is the speed the ISP offers you when you select your service.
    This is what my ISP advertises and I have the Express at 12Mbs

    FCC to measure internet speeds-charter.png

    The whole purpose of the FCC measuring is to see if you are getting what you pay for.

    Jim
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  8. Posts : 6,285
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #8

    Finally found it.

    Road Runner Standard:
    Up to 10 Mbps download
    Up to 1 Mbps upload

    So I just upgraded to

    Road Runner Turbe
    Up to 20 Mbps download
    Up to 2 Mbps upload

    for and extra $2.25 a month.

    Now I can try registering for ther FCC thing which is what started all this.
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  9. Posts : 2,686
    Windows 8.1 Pro w/Media Center 64bit, Windows 7 HP 64bit
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    Got an E-mail today and Router has been shipped by UPS and will be here on Wed the 23rd.

    Jim
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  10. Posts : 71,975
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    LOL, I guess they decided to not use me then since it has been so long since they last emailed me.
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