My download speed is consistently at 34kb/s which is quite bit under the rating. This occurs regardless of the time - I have tested it at ALL hours of the day and night so it is not due to too many customers online
And insult to injury I have noted that through put pulses. 6 seconds connected and 4 seconds turned off. This is a constant. Not noticeable when doing email but on downloads it wrecks havoc - most certainly with software updates.
And insult to injury I have noted that through put pulses. 6 seconds connected and 4 seconds turned off. This is a constant. Not noticeable when doing email but on downloads it wrecks havoc - most certainly with software updates.
Posted 2 years ago
Occasionally I get those speeds as well. Usually during 7-11pm. I never think much of it, as that is usually the time people are likely streaming a movie. I am on 150GB Freedom plan. It usually resolves itself after an hour or 2. If it is all the time, email or call viasat.
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Unless you’re out of priority data, you should always be concerned if you’re getting sub dialup speeds.
Man, satellite people are easy to please. I have a fridge I’ll sell that will work well if left outside on cold days.
Man, satellite people are easy to please. I have a fridge I’ll sell that will work well if left outside on cold days.
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Everything isn't slow at certain times. Just video. Everything else loads at full speed. I don't think video is a priority at all times on viasat
So freedom plans buffer with priority data? Is this recent or always been this way?
Not all the time though. Very rarely. I don't think it's quite dial up speed though. It's more like .5Mbps speed I think. I think it'll get better when they are able to utilize other satellite.
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Interesting. Most of the time beams that offer the Freedom plan have very satisfied customers.
I am very happy with freedom plan. Not saying I'm not. I can do a lot with it. Most days Netflix works without a problem. This month I bought and downloaded COD WWII. 9 days until I reset and I have 35GB left. Which is still enough for browsing, watching movies, and a bit of other streaming. I do love it and I thank them for making it available as I don't think it will get much better where I live.
Diana, Viasat Employee
