(Warning!) That's dumb internet speed question I asking....

[JoshB2084]

We  paying Comcast's 150/10  internet package every months. I use FAST.com and Speedtest.net to checking my internet speed, noticed my speed actually faster (170-180 Mbps) than advertise. How I got 20-30 Mbps more than my advertised internet speed? 

[mynameisjuan]

ISPs can offer burst rates or off-hour rates when bandwidth is available. 

[RobFRaschke]

They often give a little overhead on top of rated speeds to make sure they don't dip too far during busier hours.

[PlayStation 2]

Basically the above: there's usually a bit of overhead with better packages to try to guarantee your intended speeds even in busy hours.

I normally get around 115Mbps down and up even though we pay for 100 here.

[dgsddfgdfhgs]

I get 560mb~590mb over my 500mb plan, but when I upgraded to 1000mb plan I only get ~930mb....lol

[JoshB2084]

25 minutes ago, mynameisjuan said:

ISPs can offer burst rates or off-hour rates when bandwidth is available. 

 

23 minutes ago, RobFRaschke said:

They often give a little overhead on top of rated speeds to make sure they don't dip too far during busier hours.

 

Ah I see. That's interest. Thanks for answer my question...

 

[mynameisjuan]

8 hours ago, dgsddfgdfhgs said:

I get 560mb~590mb over my 500mb plan, but when I upgraded to 1000mb plan I only get ~930mb....lol

930 is about where you would get on a gig connection

[Donut417]

20 hours ago, JoshB2084 said:

We  paying Comcast's 150/10  internet package every months. I use FAST.com and Speedtest.net to checking my internet speed, noticed my speed actually faster (170-180 Mbps) than advertise. How I got 20-30 Mbps more than my advertised internet speed? 

Comcast over provisions service by 20% in most area's. As long as the node your connected to has the bandwidth available. 

[m2234323]

i think it is the differ betwent hard ware limit  likg a gig coneciton and sofware limit like thre is no 150 or 300 or 500 only 100 a gig or more in network equement