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Throttled internet

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PerfidiousAlbion · 29/03/2020 15:31

Anyone else’s internet connection being throttled to such a degree that they cant even listen to radio or podcasts?

Since yesterday, I havent been able to watch Netflix, Dky Go or listen to radio.

I’m in the Midlands.

Wi-Fi is showing as ok and 25 Meg which is about the norm here. Or is it. because everyone is streaming at the same time?

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gamerchick · 29/03/2020 15:35

Check who's hooked up to your router. O routinely have to go in and boot people piggybacking it off and change the password. No idea how they're getting past the password though

PerfidiousAlbion · 29/03/2020 16:27

Nope. Just me. I am at the end of the exchange line though. Who are you with? I’m with BT.

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new0rules · 29/03/2020 16:44

Also with bt, my Netflix and VPN connections (I’m wfh) disconnect throughout the day- more so on weekdays I’ve noticed. Bt claim there are no issues but I’ve never experienced it before and assume it’s related to mass usage. One silver lining I guess is dd5 can’t just watch Netflix all day and actually has to get creative..

Fuss · 29/03/2020 17:10

Exactly the same. Also BT.
Presumed as we leave for Sky tomorrow they throttled us, now I'm not so sure.

PerfidiousAlbion · 29/03/2020 20:25

Ah, interesting that we’re all with BT. I wonder if it’s to keep communication channels open for vital services?

I noticed that I couldn't receive radio in my car today either.

I’m going to start keeping a record. I’m not going to pay for superfast broadband when I’m getting dial up speeds.

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