Everyone knows that the top speeds for broadband connections is nearly always less than the theoretical maximum, but a new analysis suggests that they’re lucky to even get halfway to the mark.
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A study of broadband speeds by advisory site Broadband Expert found that the average download speed was just 3.5Mbps — under half what you’d expect on an 8Mbps connection. Performance varied amongst different ISPs, with perennial non-performer Dodo the worst on offer.
While major telcos are not supposed to advertise theoretical maximum speeds, the gap between the promoted speeds and what actually happens is still pretty wide if these numbers are anything to go by.
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