I just did a speed test and got the following horrible results:
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3599190027

On testmy.net , speed was 32 kb/s
I tried to download a file without internet download manager and speed was around 30 kb/s
I tried to download a 49 MB file with internet download manager and speed was around 90 kb/s (download finish in less than 9 minutes)
Last, my account on IDM website showed that when my internet download manager queue was running non- stop 15 mintes ago, i downloaded 252 MB in 32 min (average speed: 131 kb/s)

Any explanation?
kfc wrote
NickTheQuick wroteThe unlimited plans will have FUP only during day time.
what about the limited plans? is it possible that they apply FUP during day time? because on their site, they say that "ALL above plans are subject to Fair Use Policy".
I was just rereading the policy they stated on their website. I noticed if you read the first paragraph you'll know what NickTheQuick means.
The statement says that you can use the internet as often as you want, for as long as you want during the publicized UNLIMITED period. So that means the UNLIMITED period is truly unlimited. Of course it's normal to counter speed loss between 11 P.M and 1 A.M because almost everyone will be downloading at that time, and we are using shared bandwidth.
The FUP as stated applies during given periods, which are like between 3-5 P.M and after 9 P.M. Because when I used to call them at like 9 P.M to complain about a noticeable speed reduction, they would tell me it's normal because it's peak time.
I know this doesn't seem logic given that we pay for the 40GB or whatever we take and we have the right to consume it like we want, but this is what they see as being fair to all users who like wants to open Facebook at 10 P.M but the pictures aren't loading because another person is heavily downloading a file.
So I don't think the statement on the website is inaccurate. It is stated just like they want it.
That's why I think the unlimited plans are easily FUP'd, seeing the FUP applies daytime not between 11 -7.
kfc wroteI just did a speed test and got the following horrible results:
http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/3599190027

On testmy.net , speed was 32 kb/s
I tried to download a file without internet download manager and speed was around 30 kb/s
I tried to download a 49 MB file without internet download manager and speed was around 90 kb/s (download finish in less than 9 minutes)
Last, my account on IDM website showed that when my internet download manager queue was running non- stop 15 mintes ago, i downloaded 252 MB in 32 min (average speed: 131 kb/s)

Any explanation?
The MBs downloaded at the time you see are not accurate because sometimes a 100mb file downloaded at 1P.M can be added to the 3 P.M files rather than 1. It's normal, always happens with me.
As for the speedtest, my speed is as yours I don't know why, I'll be calling them after a while to see what's the problem.
gamer4life wrote
kfc wrote
NickTheQuick wroteThe unlimited plans will have FUP only during day time.
what about the limited plans? is it possible that they apply FUP during day time? because on their site, they say that "ALL above plans are subject to Fair Use Policy".
I was just rereading the policy they stated on their website. I noticed if you read the first paragraph you'll know what NickTheQuick means.
The statement says that you can use the internet as often as you want, for as long as you want during the publicized UNLIMITED period. So that means the UNLIMITED period is truly unlimited. Of course it's normal to counter speed loss between 11 P.M and 1 A.M because almost everyone will be downloading at that time, and we are using shared bandwidth.
The FUP as stated applies during given periods, which are like between 3-5 P.M and after 9 P.M. Because when I used to call them at like 9 P.M to complain about a noticeable speed reduction, they would tell me it's normal because it's peak time.
I know this doesn't seem logic given that we pay for the 40GB or whatever we take and we have the right to consume it like we want, but this is what they see as being fair to all users who like wants to open Facebook at 10 P.M but the pictures aren't loading because another person is heavily downloading a file.
So I don't think the statement on the website is inaccurate. It is stated just like they want it.
That's why I think the unlimited plans are easily FUP'd, seeing the FUP applies daytime not between 11 -7.
i dont think so because they start their fair use policy by defining UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC!!!
sailor wrote
gamer4life wrote
eliosassine wroteI live in jounieh had a 2mb 20gb plan got upgraded to unlimited but with speed now between 30 - 80 KB/s (downloading battlefield 4 from origin ) . I hope they fix this soon.
So it seems there's a problem with the unlimited plan from IDM.
Anyone having issues with the normal plans??
normal plan is just fine like before
i had 2mb 10gb now its 2mb 40gb
my download 240-260kps on internet download manager
my ping to google 90ms 93ms
still same like before
Can you please tell us your speed now?
kfc wrotei dont think so because they start their fair use policy by defining UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC!!!
And....? Please explain more what you mean.
gamer4life wrote
kfc wrotei dont think so because they start their fair use policy by defining UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC!!!
And....? Please explain more what you mean.
it means that the scope of application of fair use policy is the period of UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC. otherwise why the need to define UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC?
Guys for the best monitoring of your speeds I recommend using a network meter, like networx on windows. http://www.softperfect.com/products/networx/

All those online speed tests are extremely inaccurate.

You can see your speed fluctuation second by second when downloading from your preferred services, to make sure your connection is stable. It measures in bits/s or bytes/s. And as an added bonus you can keep a tally of your capacity usage
kfc wrote
gamer4life wrote
kfc wrotei dont think so because they start their fair use policy by defining UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC!!!
And....? Please explain more what you mean.
it means that the scope of application of fair use policy is the period of UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC. otherwise why the need to define UNLIMITED ACCESS / UNLIMITED TRAFFIC?
No, it's scope is not necessarily the UNLIMITED night, if you keep reading on how it works, they said they will be monitoring your consumption during periods(focus on the S) If they meant between 11-7 they would've said this just period.
Yesterday I downloaded a 3GB file between 11-3 and watched a lot of videos after then and my speed didn't drop a KB. For the FUP to be applied it would have been applied directly like the guys with the unlimited plans who directly got FUP'd.
Yesterday i downloaded 5 gb during the day at a 256 kb/s speed. When i came back home my speed was dropped to 128kb/s. I started downloading again at 11 pm and the speed was back to normal (256kb/s). I'm on the 2mbps/unlimited plan so FUP seems not to be applied on the free night traffic.
NickTheQuick wroteYesterday i downloaded 5 gb during the day at a 256 kb/s speed. When i came back home my speed was dropped to 128kb/s. I started downloading again at 11 pm and the speed was back to normal (256kb/s). I'm on the 2mbps/unlimited plan so FUP seems not to be applied on the free night traffic.
Yup, that's what I'm trying to say.
FUP is not at night it's during the day.
gamer4life wrote
NickTheQuick wroteYesterday i downloaded 5 gb during the day at a 256 kb/s speed. When i came back home my speed was dropped to 128kb/s. I started downloading again at 11 pm and the speed was back to normal (256kb/s). I'm on the 2mbps/unlimited plan so FUP seems not to be applied on the free night traffic.
Yup, that's what I'm trying to say.
FUP is not at night it's during the day.

unless you are subscribe to the unlimited plan, i felt the FUP the next day when i downloaded at night.
@rtp
You're subscribed to what? And when did your speed decrease? And what time was your heavy downloading before the FUP?
I just called IDM 's customer care and I got the following reply:
- Regarding FUP, she said that it applies to unlimited plans only, It doesn't apply to plans with pre-defined quotas even at night!
- Regarding speed upgrades, she told me that if you are not already getting 2 mbps, it means that your line can't handle such speed. Yesterday, the technical support had told me that my line can handle 2 mbps and it will be upgraded within 2 days. Whom should I believe? Or both sides are clueless about the reality???
check your line attenuation. And about how far are you from the central?
Attenuation is 51 and i live 5km away from the central. but the technical support confirmed i can get 2 mbps.
That's weird, try calling them another time and ask another person.
51db attenuation should in theory allow about 4mbps connection. But you also have to consider signal quality (SNR).
Note that the SNR will automatically deteriorate when you sync at a higher speed, because you lose some of the error correction capability on the line when you increase the sync bandwidth (more bins/tones used for data)
gamer4life wroteThat's weird, try calling them another time and ask another person.
I did that. They new guy told me that not all centrals were upgraded. A set of centrals is planned to be upgraded today and another set tomorrow. He said that in principle, my line can get 2 mbps but he will ask IDM guys at the central to perform a feasibility test and get back to me tomorrow with a 100% confirmed answer. Si I got hope back :D
trent wrote51db attenuation should in theory allow about 4mbps connection. But you also have to consider signal quality (SNR).
Note that the SNR will automatically deteriorate when you sync at a higher speed, because you lose some of the error correction capability on the line when you increase the sync bandwidth (more bins/tones used for data)
SN is 8. is that good?