why is my high speed internet so slow?
454728
it may not be your internet, but your computer that is slow.  Maybe you have a virus
617866
Note sure how you tested the speed, but you should first use a connection speed test program (many out there, for example http://reviews.cnet.com/7004-7254_7-0.html). Your BB provider may also have a test program. \n\nIf it looks like the speed is still slow afer testing, there is little you can do on your computer (download accelerators do not help w/ large files, just web pages), and you need to call your BB provider to see if the line to your house might be noise (in which case they will automatically throttle the speed), or you are too far away from the CO (which limits the maximum speed of your connection)
888321
You dont mention how fast it currently connects at but there are a couple things you can try doing.  Depending in what OS you are using, going into the phone/modem options you can try setting your port speed to 57600 and adding extra initilization commands (dependant on hardware brand/type).  It could also be noise on the phone line as well that is causing slow connection speeds, even if you dont hear any noise on the line, it could still be there.  You can also request your phone provider to run a check on the line.
428099
1. is your connection faster when your brother's computer is off? if so, then it is simply that his computer is using more of the total bandwidth, probably it is closer to the socket or router.\n\n2. if your computer is still slow with his computer off, then it may be your hardware or software.
899570
Could be modem settings...  Could be quality of the line...  Could be ISP is bogged down...  Maybe try disconnecting and reconnecting?  Distance from CBO could also be a factor.  If you are out in the country, tha can make a differance.  My in-laws live 2 hours from anywhere and 30 minutes from the nearest neighbor and they get MAX 20Kbps on dial-up.  Many factors can degrade your speed.  Most are out of your control unfortunately...
217675
You can't really "speed up" dialup. or any connection for that matter.\nAs for your browser, try running windows update, or update whichever OS you use.
810841
Well it does go slow due to users on the ISP and depends on the distance from the Line Exchange. Also it depends of what broadband company your using. If you've using BT and have the Home Hub just unplug it and plug it back in and it normally speeds it up.
31579
You can select a lower connection speed. If that doesn't work, email them. I had that problem too!
259073
Well there can be many reasons.\n\n- Ur network is too slow.( try closing all web application)\n- File is too big. ( zip it)\n- there might be a virus in the file.( run virus scan on that file particularly)\n- check ur temp internet folder, and folder size. hope they r not full.( delete or increase the size of that folder).
146174
Maybe it's not your internet.  It could possibly be your pc.  IS your pc new or old?  Does it have enough memory perhaps?  These are probably other issues to look into...
1183332
I think the most important thing to take care of are the Spywares and the Adwares, which greatly slow down the internet connection as they keep on downloading data from the internet without your knowledge .\nSome Adwares and spywares removal tools :\nhttp://www.download.com/3120-20_4-0.html?tg=dl-20&qt=ad-aware\nhttp://www.download.com/Spyware-Doctor/3000-8022_4-10377263.html\n\nZone Alarm FireWall .\nThis is a Firewall which helps in the blockage of intrusions and spywares . :\nhttp://download.zonelabs.com/bin/free/1043_zl/zaasSetup_65_700_000_en.exe\n\nThere may be some other problems concerning your operating system for example..
606121
Remove your CDROM and check ur system,if ur system still slow. Then may be ur system infected with a virus/spyware etc.\nOtherwise chage ur CDROM.
961238
It's probably both solutions mentioned, slow ISP and memory.\n\nGoto http://www.4allmemory.com to do a free live online check to see what memory you have, and what is available to add, it works good! :)
1164605
In internet explorer, go to tools-> Internet Options.  Delete files and delete cookies.  That can help.  Otherwise, you may need to invest in a speed upgrade with your current or by finding a new ISP (Internet Service Provider).  Give your current one a call first though, to make sure the speed issue is not on their side.
109256
Your internet browser is most likely slow because you probably have a numerous amount of spy/adware on your computer. This spyware has been known to slow internet browsing up 10 times slower than what it should be. I would reccomend that you get a spyware removal program. If you already have one, I would reccomend using it once daily. If you dont have one already dont be alarmed thinking that you have to go buy this program. There are many free ones out there. Adaware SE is a very good and highly recomended one.
365526
ur connection's speed may be low
1090823
u r computer is slow only when u r accessing net..right?\nif so then the problem doesn't lies with u r computer.\nreasons:\n1. u r in a LAN and the server is providing services to others and hence takes a lot of time.contact u r system admin.\n2.upgrade u r browser.\nif for everything else also the computer is slow\nreasons.\n1. u r system is old ,hence can't cope to the advancements. upgrade the hardware and drivers\n2. upgrade u r OS