Speed Variance

jackrodgers · EVDO Addict Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 1131

14 hours means a lot for a speed test:

In otherwords, don't get too hung up on poor results....

Scott · Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject:

Kinda like that old saying about tropical weather: "if you don't like the weather... wait ten minutes".

It is really a challenge trying to conduct multiple tests with multiple routers and multiple EVDO cards/carriers. The good news is that over time and after running enough tests you do see trends. Cellular technology IS the original 'mob event' waiting to happen.

jackrodgers · EVDO Addict Joined: 23 Mar 2006 Posts: 1131

This is also a relatively new install of Rev A in Okeechobee FL. However, there could be a lot of truckers getting up in the morning, etc. Or maybe the morning dew on the towers...

But, as you say, after a hundred or less tests, the unit does deliver downloads in the 1000 - 800 rather consistently.

When it gets up to Comcast speeds, I'll be happy. Miss that 6 Meg connection...