ISP Suggestion for ADSL2

ravennoir on 07/02/2017 - 16:47

Hey Everyone,

I am currently with Optus for ADSL2, but have been finding it can get very slow at times

I have read that Optus does have congestion issues and was wondering if I switch to another provider will it improve the speeds

If so, who does everyone recommend

Internet

Comments

  • atris17 on 07/02/2017 - 17:19
    +1

    Maybe it the modem? Rather than the provider

    I had a similar problem last year with my TPG internet provider with lowdown and constant disconnection

    Invested in an Asus DSL ACU86U - WIFI MODEM

    Work wonders!

    • Diji1 on 07/02/2017 - 17:22

      Is that the right model number?

      • atris17 on 07/02/2017 - 17:28
        +1

        oops - Asus ADSL-AC68U AC1900 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Modem Router

        Make sure it has Wifi and Modem together

  • Diji1 on 07/02/2017 - 17:20

    It seems like every ADSL provider is like this atm. Just unuseable in the evening peak. Doesn't seem to be happening with cable/NBN. No ISP will say there's an issue of course and you should go and get a new router!

    Appalling roonet.

    • tonyjzx on 07/02/2017 - 19:28

      It would also depend on your exchange. There was one I was in that had high numbers of people in units. Congestion overload.

      If you move to an area with std, 1/4 acre blocks, less congestion.

      Same ISP.

  • Switchblade88 on 07/02/2017 - 21:05

    I'd recommend looking on whirlpool.com.au instead of OzB, Whirpool is much more specific to internet/ADSL/IT and related areas.

    It could be congestion, the modem's NAT table too full, line faults, overprovisioning, other users, site issues. And depending on your location, exchange issues that you cannot fix regardless of what you change.

    So talk to the guys over there - the more specific you are, the more specific they can assist.

    • ravennoir on 07/02/2017 - 21:29

      Thanks

      Ill see what they say

      • [Deactivated] on 08/02/2017 - 13:34

        Stick with Optus.

        Stay away from Whirlpool. The problems are usually isolated to one person's specific circumstances. Rarely do we see evidence of a group of people in the same suburb with problems…

        If you require more speeds, use an Australian based VPN to get better routing.

        Everyone believes there is congestion, and it might exist in some places but usually it turns into a whine because of low sample sizes. You should just do the troubleshooting yourself and figure it out. Know what your historical line sync speeds were.

        Remember, correlation is not causation.

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