Extreme reduction of download tomdevices

grumpygrandad — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:24:56 GMT

Have got 900 mbps fibre broadband. BT app speed test says 925 to hub but 110 to device . Why the huge difference please.

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Keith_Beddoe — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:31:08 GMT

@grumpygrandad

Your device may not be cable of the full speed, what device are you testing it with?

You would not get the full speed on Wi-Fi, the speeds quoted are for a fast PC connected using an Ethernet cable.

The reasoning behind a faster connection, is that it can be shared by lots of people within the household, not for one user to get the full speed.

Here is a copy of a post from a moderator.

"I think for the first time ever we are in a situation whereby the speed you can now get through Full Fibre outperforms the capabilities of many devices.

The Smart hub 2 does not come with Wi-Fi 6 but this is something we are looking to include in our next generation of Hub. I don't have any info as to when we will launch a new router by Wi-Fi 6 will bring some improvement.

As an example of what I mean in terms of devices not being able to support the full breadth of speed available on Full Fibre 900, take a look at the table below. This is just for a couple of Apple Smart Phones and Tablets along with popular Samsung models,

Apple (Smartphones)	Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz)	Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection	Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection
IPHONE SE	Yes	60mbps	300mbps
IPHONE SE 2020	Yes	135mbps	600mbps

Samsung (Smartphones)	Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz)	Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection	Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection
galaxy-s10e	Yes	135mbps	600mbps
galaxy-s10-5g	Yes	135mbps	600mbps

Apple (Tablets)	Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz)	Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection	Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection
IPAD pro 3rd gen (Nov 2018)	Yes	135mbps	600mbps
IPAD pro 4th gen (March 2020)	Yes	135mbps	600mbps

Samsung (Tablet)	Dualband (2.4 & 5Ghz)	Theoretical Max speed on 2.4Ghz connection	Theoretical Max speed on 5Ghz connection
galaxy-tab-s5e	Yes	100mbps	300mbps
galaxy-tab-s6	Yes	60mbps	600mbps

Ethernet should ensure you get the maximum possible speed but I also appreciate that connecting this way is not always possible"

Re: Extreme reduction of download tomdevices

grumpygrandad — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:50:43 GMT

Thank you very much for your explanation. Makes much more sense now.

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amah — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:49:31 GMT

Many thanks for your reply, but I measure the speed test with I phone 11 pro and 12, Also to use complete wi fi the speed got worse. No one from BT engineer had any explanation!

Re: Extreme reduction of download tomdevices

amah — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 17:55:00 GMT

Many thanks for your reply, but I measure the speed test with I phone 11 pro and 12, Also to use complete wi fi the speed got worse. No one from BT engineer had any explanation!

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