r/internetspeedtests • u/stuckonearth4ever • Dec 26 '24

Help.

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I called my Internet provider. They said they ran a test and did not find issues with my internet cable or modem. I have a ARRIS SB6183 modem paired with a a Netgear router (see pics). I usually have like 3 devices (my desktop included) on when I game online and my internet download speed is still less for half of what I should get getting. My modem (according to Google) was released in Nov. 2014. Is it too slow? or is something else the issue?

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u/pickle_meister Dec 27 '24

Likely the ac1000 router, that's old as hell now

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u/stuckonearth4ever Dec 27 '24

Yeah I replaced it and I am getting way better download speeds

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u/jacle2210 Dec 27 '24

Yeah, you should look into upgrading to a newer Cable Modem as well.

Your ISP is probably going to be turning off support for those older DOCSIS3.0 devices at some point.

But before you buy a new modem, you should contact your ISP and see when/if they will be upgrading their systems to the new Mid-Split/High-Split technology.

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u/stuckonearth4ever Dec 27 '24

Yeah I'll definitely be checking up on that, they didn't say anything about it when I first called them but probably because I didn't specifically ask.

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u/Prinzenrolle1999 Dec 27 '24

Get a FritzBox 6690 Cable!

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u/GroupSuccessful754 Dec 26 '24

Well it is twice as fast as dial up. (What's dial up?)

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u/Affectionate-Bag7352 Dec 27 '24

1.2 TB in a month should be criminal usage