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I downloaded the speedtest.net application and over the course of a month tested my speeds on wifi and 3g in Seattle. I was wondering what speeds people were getting as mine feel really low
For wifi I'm avging about 1/2 mbps (my upload is faster )
For 3g I'm avging about .5/.3 mbps
Is there a different speedtest I should be using? Are these speeds typical or is something wrong with my phone...
Thing is. I feel like the internet is pretty fast esp on wifi... maybe the readings are just wrong
Wifi N @ home - Ping: 37, Download: 2,245kbps, Upload: 2,822kbps
Wifi G @ work - Ping: 151, Download: 607kbps, Upload: 1,364kbps
3G - Ping: 138, Download: 802kbps, Upload: 427kbps
H - Ping: 111, Download: 927kbps, Upload: 244kbps
My 3G speeds have varied too much by location to really justify posting here. I've never seen over 1Mbps, but I usually see over 400Kbps down. Up varies a lot more, but never more than 1Mbps and never less than 100kbps.
But, what I did want to mention is that I have an N router with 20Mbit Comcast connection at home and my phone typically sees 10Mbit down and 5 to 8Mbit up. I also see speeds in that range here at work where I can't vouch for what kind of routers or what kind of internet connection they use, but both are likely fairly fast.
So, if you are only seeing 1/2Mbps on your Wifi, it is probably limited by your router or your broadband connection.
[BTW, browsing the web via Wifi at home and at work feels almost as snappy as my latest generation Macbook Pro. It was quite stunning compared to my G1...]
Tested my phone for couple days with the speedtest app. Highest I've gotten today is 3341kbps download speed. Usually download speeds are between 2500 and 3000.
*Please forgive my noobness*
The Focus is my first smartphone. I live in Columbus, OH. I have the $30 unlimited data for smartphones. I talked AT&T into reverse grandfathering me into the unlimited plan.
I had major issues two days ago trying to stream music from Last.FM. It wouldn't, I had 4 bars 3G. I used the free speed test app. The very best Ive seen on it was a peek of 107kbps with a 68kbps average being the best I've seen. A low ping of average of 639. most of the time I see 12-20kbps. So I call AT&T 611 customer service. After waiting on hold for about 3 minutes my rep cam back and told me the average data speed is 19kbps for data nationwide... . Their web site states speeds ranging from 2Mbps-7.2Mbps.
So all numbers aside, my coworkers on Verizon and T-Mobile are opening web sites on there phones sometimes 10-15 seconds faster then me. I read people stating speeds in the 2MBps-5MBps range.
Is this an AT&T thing, or a Focus thing? I live in a pretty high tech/low population city compared to other major cities in the country. I do live a few miles away from The Ohio State University, and its 55,000 undergrads. But even at work, or on the freeway, my speeds stay really slow. I know I'm spoiled with my 35MB per-second home connection speeds, but I really though mobile data would be faster then dial up.
Can you guys please share your speeds and advise with me. Much thanks in advance!!
I'd start off by first understanding that 2Mbps - 7.2Mbps is way different than the value you're stating of 2MBps - 7.2MBps.
There is NO way, to my knowledge, that the 3G networks of AT&T or Verizon supports up to 7.2MBps. And I've yet to experience even 7.2Mbps myself.
What are you using to test? If you're using the one and only Speed Tester in the WP7 Marketplace, I've heard it tends to output low speeds.
I get about 28-58KBps, which is pretty much suck. But I don't really get much better with Verizon where I am at the moment, either.
By the way, in general, Samsung's have this unwritten reputation for having shoddy radio baseband software or even hardware. I have witnessed this firsthand on all my Samsung phones.
Both my Samsung Focus and Samsung Fascinate average lower data throughput both on mobile broadband and WiFi than my HTC Incredible or my Blackberry. No idea why, for sure.
I would not base my speed on the app provided in the marketplace. I would more likely base it on web browsing and check out a 1 MB download on http://www.mobilespeedtest.com
This site yields accurate latency at the top of the screen after test and i think this site yields a better network speed test.
Update you might want to try 3-5mb tests just because they are yielding faster speeds almost reaching 4g speeds...average 2232kbps
siralex241 said:
I would not base my speed on the app provided in the marketplace. I would more likely base it on web browsing and check out a 1 MB download on http://www.mobilespeedtest.com
I think this site yields a better network speed test.
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Nice site. This seems much more accurate.
I called an AT&T store, asking them what to expect. They guy did tell me he went to seminar and got a Focus for free, he has a Blackberry Torch too. He said in every way he has tested it the Focus "crushes" the Blackberry. Anyway, he asked what phones I had before, (LG Xenon, Krazor, Razor) he told me to come in to the store, that they wanted to give me a new Sim card free of charge. He said he was 75% sure my speed would increase. He stated that my Sim Card being ~4 years old is probably affecting how the network sees my phone. So I'm going up there in the morning, then will retest to see if there are any changes.
Tonights results,
Mobilespeedtest.com results: 3-5 bars, 3G test
1. 100KB test 121 kbps
2. 100KB test 294 kbps
3. 100KB test 190 kbps
100KB 3 test average = 201.66 kbps
1. 500KB test 221 kbps
2. 500KB test 1031 kbps
3. 500KB test 481 kbps
500KB 3 test average = 577.66 kbps
1. 1MB test 707 kbps
2. 1MB test 1229 kbps
3. 1MB test 218 kbps
1MB 3 test average = 718 kbps
Total 3G average = 499.10 kbps
Wi-Fi = 3MB test 7931 kbps
Your sim is definately affecting your phone speed...I would put $100 on it. I am yielding speeds such as these.
100kb - 560kbps
500kb - 960kbps
1Mb - 1440kbps
Wifi speed is dependent on what wifi you are pulling from.
siralex241 said:
check out a 1 MB download on http://www.mobilespeedtest.com
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Also try http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest (choose the mobile test.) Good latency test there, too.
I've actually been pretty pleased when compared to an iPhone 4. AT&T is poor where I live and the iPhone cannot hold a call longer than 5 minutes. I kept an old Fuze around for those times I knew the call would go more than a couple minutes. So far the Focus hasn't dropped a call and data is noticably faster than what the iPhone pulls. I haven't done a ton of tests over several days but a few tests with the same sim card (using an adapter in the Focus) had the iPhone pulling around 260 kbps while the Focus was pulling a little over 400 kbps (1MB test). Yes, seriously. I wouldn't mind seeing some numbers from the Kissimmee area where the iPhone 4 flat out screamed.
joeonsunset said:
Also try http://www.dslreports.com/speedtest (choose the mobile test.) Good latency test there, too.
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Direct link to DSLReports smartphone test.
3G 4-5 bar test results: The 3G speed is 25% of the reported results, but the latency is below the average.
1. 162 kbps latency average ~298ms
2. 98 kbps latency average ~387ms
3. 97 kbps latency average ~428ms
4. 422 kbps latency average ~339ms
5. 92 kbps latency average ~362
WiFi test results: Speed is about double reported average, but latency is 7x the average! (is the latency so high being caused by security on wireless router? I'm sitting 3 feet from it)
1. 5965 kbps latency average ~1000ms
2. 5030 kbps latency average ~1029ms
3. 4922 kbps latency average ~1028ms
4. 5525 kbps latency average ~923ms
5. 5838 kbps latency average ~1095ms
did a 5594
5096
4531
5161 all on 3g in the pinellas county fl area
all 4 were in a row did a test... waited a min or 2 did a test... not bad.. i used to get speeds close to this on my samsung O2 custom rom...bloatware removed... not a bad phone so far... also was done with 3 bars in a house....
Seed 2.0 said:
Direct link to DSLReports smartphone test.
3G 4-5 bar test results: The 3G speed is 25% of the reported results, but the latency is below the average.
1. 162 kbps latency average ~298ms
2. 98 kbps latency average ~387ms
3. 97 kbps latency average ~428ms
4. 422 kbps latency average ~339ms
5. 92 kbps latency average ~362
WiFi test results: Speed is about double reported average, but latency is 7x the average! (is the latency so high being caused by security on wireless router? I'm sitting 3 feet from it)
1. 5965 kbps latency average ~1000ms
2. 5030 kbps latency average ~1029ms
3. 4922 kbps latency average ~1028ms
4. 5525 kbps latency average ~923ms
5. 5838 kbps latency average ~1095ms
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My results had WiFi with a lot higher latency as well, but only not as bad as yours. 3G latency was around 300ms. WiFi with wireless N was around 1100ms. Big jump.
ryotgz said:
My results had WiFi with a lot higher latency as well, but only not as bad as yours. 3G latency was around 300ms. WiFi with wireless N was around 1100ms. Big jump.
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So far the data speeds are not stellar for me. My iphone 4 blows it away currently. I want to like the phone but i want speed.
Just got my new SIM card. I'm most pleased with the effects. 1st the " robotic voice " friends and family reported at times is gone. Very obvious real world results. Netflix quality, and streaming music from Last.FM, download music from Zune all have a dramatic increase in performance.
Here are the mobilespeedtest.com results:
1MB test on 3G with 4 bars inside building in Columbus, OH:
0. 2076 kbps
1. 1834 kbps
2. 1498 kbps
3. 1932 kbps
4. 1989 kbps
5. 1742 kbps
6. 2113 kbps
7. 1963 kbps
8. 1892 kbps
9. 2258 kbps
10 test average: 1929.7 kbps
*Note* mobilespeedtest.com offered me 2MB,3MB,5MB,7MB test this time, just like it did when testing WiFi.
3G, two bars
1500 down, 450 up. Let me add that this test was done while in a small, remote town and not a big city.
I'm seeing about 3 mbps down but about 350 up. I hope HSUPA is enabled on this phone.
What test are you guys using that gives up speeds?
www.dslreports.com/speedtest
Ive tried both the 'iphone' and 'simple' mobile speed test. Nethier give me upload speeds, just down and latency. The java and flash test don't work on my Focus.
Am I missing something?
Biggzz said:
So far the data speeds are not stellar for me. My iphone 4 blows it away currently. I want to like the phone but i want speed.
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The advantages of a singular standardized design ..... superior optimization!!!!
blows away is very subjective, tell us what your getting?
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Ive tried both the 'iphone' and 'simple' mobile speed test. Nethier give me upload speeds, just down and latency. The java and flash test don't work on my Focus.
Am I missing something?
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Was tethering at the time
Anyone else getting terrible speed on WiFi. I am getting around a meg down and half up...on FiOS 50/25.
You're not the only one...there's another thread here somewhere.
Sent from my cm_tenderloin using xda app-developers app
Download: 16.6 MBit/s
Upload: 5.6 MBit/s (provider limited)
Ping: 25 ms
Down: 50 Mbps (can get about 95 consistently on my computer on the same line)
Up: 5 (provider max)
Ping: 14ms
I'm happy with the wifi performance. Could only consistently get 30 down on my GS2.
2.4 GHz or 5 ghz? The interference can cause very poor speeds on 2.4 GHz networks as there are only 3 overlapping networks. I get 25 to 35 Mbit on an 802.11n 5 GHz network. Have you run any WiFi scanning apps to check for interference?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
On my gs3 same network I used to get 30+/10+...something isn't right.
Yup same issue I think the WiFi radio needs a software update
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 2
Getting 17/2.5 here, same as my desktop.
mastibeta said:
Anyone else getting terrible speed on WiFi. I am getting around a meg down and half up...on FiOS 50/25.
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I've had this. Turned wifi on/off and it fixed it so that I got a nice fast connection
i had very slow wifi speed...
the solution that work for me is
on /system/etc/wifi/WCNSS_qcom_cfg.ini
set "gEnableBmps=0"
disable the BMPS "Beacon Mode Power Save"
now i have good wifi speeds
I've been using this phone since January and never once has it crossed 50 Mbps in download speeds or speed tests. My home wifi is 60 Mbps which my laptop speed tests checkout but my mobiles download speed tops out at 40+. It's never touched 50 either. Any solution? My wifi is running at 2.5GHz. I'm not planning to root my device until the warranty is over.
Try be closer to your router or modem and if the problem still persist, head to developer setting (not sure if stock rom has this or not) and find a setting that mention improve wifi speed. If it is not there then I think only on custom rom has it.
rishabhpatel9 said:
I've been using this phone since January and never once has it crossed 50 Mbps in download speeds or speed tests. My home wifi is 60 Mbps which my laptop speed tests checkout but my mobiles download speed tops out at 40+. It's never touched 50 either. Any solution? My wifi is running at 2.5GHz. I'm not planning to root my device until the warranty is over.
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Did u get any solution i also have same problem
Rate this thread to express how you think the Nokia 8.3 5G's Wifi performs. A higher rating indicates that it has excellent range, throughput, and signal strength. Like when you're taking a dump in the bedroom upstairs, do your videos have to buffer or do they come through without interruption?
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
Umm taking a break from poop hurts. Butt my nokia 3v is very slow or put root come on
I'm not an expert in this area, but I'll say that I'm unimpressed with the 5G so far. I'm sure it's capable of high speeds, but I have T-Mobile, which I like, but the speed indicator seems to be meaningless. Mine might say 5G or 5G LTE but still take 5-10 minutes to download less than 100 megabytes of data (sometimes much less). This page only list 4G, but I'm guessing 5G is the same on the minimum, with no actual range. You can see that there is basically no minimum speed; so, don't count on anything it's just marketing. If it wasn't, then it would indicate some actual range, but with a minimum of "LESS" than .1 Mbps, forget it.
Internet Services | T-Mobile’s Broadband Internet Access Services
View important information about our broadband internet access services as well as our open internet disclosures. Learn more about our Internet Services.
www.t-mobile.com
4G LTE Network (On-Device):
Download speeds: Typically between 9 – 47 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Upload speeds: Typically between 4 – 20 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Latency: Typically between 30 – 50 ms
4G LTE Network (Via Smartphone Mobile HotSpot/Tethering, for Plans Including 4G LTE Tethering):
Download Speed: Typically between 5 – 31 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Upload Speed: Typically between 3 – 15 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Latency: Typically between 30 – 50 ms
P.S. So far this is from google or f-droid or similar; servers that shouldn't be maxed out
I don't have a 5G simcard, but I'm able to get 4G+ in my area. On Google's internet speed test it ranges from about 40-120Mbs download, slightly lower upload.
As for Wifi, we have a 500Mbs package, and the 8.3 can reach speeds of 400Mbs in close proximity to the router.
larrys_ said:
I'm not an expert in this area, but I'll say that I'm unimpressed with the 5G so far. I'm sure it's capable of high speeds, but I have T-Mobile, which I like, but the speed indicator seems to be meaningless. Mine might say 5G or 5G LTE but still take 5-10 minutes to download less than 100 megabytes of data (sometimes much less). This page only list 4G, but I'm guessing 5G is the same on the minimum, with no actual range. You can see that there is basically no minimum speed; so, don't count on anything it's just marketing. If it wasn't, then it would indicate some actual range, but with a minimum of "LESS" than .1 Mbps, forget it.
Internet Services | T-Mobile’s Broadband Internet Access Services
View important information about our broadband internet access services as well as our open internet disclosures. Learn more about our Internet Services.
www.t-mobile.com
4G LTE Network (On-Device):
Download speeds: Typically between 9 – 47 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Upload speeds: Typically between 4 – 20 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Latency: Typically between 30 – 50 ms
4G LTE Network (Via Smartphone Mobile HotSpot/Tethering, for Plans Including 4G LTE Tethering):
Download Speed: Typically between 5 – 31 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Upload Speed: Typically between 3 – 15 Mbps, with minimum expected speeds of less than 0.1 Mbps
Latency: Typically between 30 – 50 ms
P.S. So far this is from google or f-droid or similar; servers that shouldn't be maxed out
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I don't have that problem, also on tmobile in a large metro area ie lots of coverage.