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Data Bandwidth Being Throttled

vivitron6
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‎04-03-2011 03:42 PM
I have monitored the Data Bandwidth since 03/28 and noted that between the hours of 12:00am and 06:00am bandwidth is 1.5mbps to 2.0mbps.  After that I also noted that the bandwidth drops to appx .08mbps.  These tests have been on at least 3 other phones with the same results in the Phoenix, AZ area.  Is anyone else experiencing this?
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gerio
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‎04-04-2011 12:29 PM
There is no need to believe that 505mb will be considered "bandwidth hogging". Wildman gave you the accurate answer in the 2nd post of this thread.

You may continue to treat this experience as a conspiracy, if you wish. Obviously, you are disregarding the correct explanations offered in the various responses here. It is your time and effort to waste.

Geri O

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Wildman
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‎04-03-2011 10:04 PM

To be honest I would think this is related to network traffic load, I would figure that during the night hours traffic would be lighter because more users are most likely resting and then around 6am the average users work day will start and the network will get hammered with everyone checking emails, appointment and conference calling.

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vivitron6
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‎04-04-2011 12:39 AM
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Wildman
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In response to vivitron6
‎04-04-2011 05:30 AM

Heres a article in regards to this subject, I havent notice this on my device so far but this is a nice read.....

 

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379296,00.asp

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bearone21
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‎04-03-2011 10:55 PM

no problems i've noticed.

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droidsw
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‎04-03-2011 11:49 PM
There were news releases sometime back that said if Verizon did any throttling, it would only affect those in the top (whatever) % of bandwidth usage and not a blanket throttling of everyone.

Your post made me curious and I Googled it. I found a recent Google entry from several hours ago...............it was your post in this forum.

Funny.
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vivitron6
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‎04-04-2011 09:57 AM
I had read that article or similar to it. I find it hard to believe that the use of 505mbs this month and previous months would be classified aa a hog though. I have never went over 1gb month use in 7yrs.
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gerio
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‎04-04-2011 12:29 PM
There is no need to believe that 505mb will be considered "bandwidth hogging". Wildman gave you the accurate answer in the 2nd post of this thread.

You may continue to treat this experience as a conspiracy, if you wish. Obviously, you are disregarding the correct explanations offered in the various responses here. It is your time and effort to waste.

Geri O
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crb79
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‎04-05-2011 01:56 AM

I averaged over 10GB each month for 24 months, some months I was as high as 19GB usage.  I never saw any data throttling.  

 

I had a job where we sat around on call 14 hours a day in a remote area.  So I would watch videos on Hulu etc and listen to streaming music for most of the shift.  I never even got a notice about my data usage or had any Customer Service people mention it.  I even had an issue durring this time frame where the Customer Relations Vice President gave me a $100 device credit.  When it came time for renewing my contract this past July, they begged me 3-4 times a week to renew.

 

So I think it's safe to say that VZW does not throttle data usage.

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gerio
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‎04-05-2011 02:16 AM
Man, I'll bet you were running though batteries at a frenzied rate during that time!..:smileyhappy:)

Geri O
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crb79
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‎04-05-2011 05:26 AM

 

gerio wrote:
Man, I'll bet you were running though batteries at a frenzied rate during that time!..:smileyhappy:)

Geri O

Fortunately I had access to electrical outlets, but yes I did drain a battery very quickly when on battery power.  I can certainly attest to how hot a phone can physically get and still function.  I had a friend who had AT&T and they would throttle him about a week into the billing cycle on his "unlimited" plan.  He switched to VZW after a couple months of it.

 

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jesh
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‎04-07-2011 12:55 AM

I registered just to tell you all that I'm posting this from my phone which is currently capped at 10kBps. Kilo. Byte. Awesome. It would take me a minute and 42 seconds to fill up a floppy disc. Yep.

The best part is I'm paying 30 dollars a month for unlimited data. They might as well add more tiers for people that use their data plans if they want more money.

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crb79
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‎04-07-2011 02:32 AM

 

jesh wrote:

I registered just to tell you all that I'm posting this from my phone which is currently capped at 10kBps. Kilo. Byte. Awesome. It would take me a minute and 42 seconds to fill up a floppy disc. Yep.

The best part is I'm paying 30 dollars a month for unlimited data. They might as well add more tiers for people that use their data plans if they want more money.

 

The only way you would be capped at 10k is either violation of TOS or roaming on another carriers tower.  

 

I'll believe 10kb when I see an unedited screenshot of speedtest.

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gerio
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‎04-07-2011 02:50 AM

 

jesh wrote:

I registered just to tell you all that I'm posting this from my phone which is currently capped at 10kBps. Kilo. Byte. Awesome. It would take me a minute and 42 seconds to fill up a floppy disc. Yep.

The best part is I'm paying 30 dollars a month for unlimited data. They might as well add more tiers for people that use their data plans if they want more money.

 

Okay, my Bee-S-o-meter just went off the scale on this one. 

 

Put up or shut up. 

 

Screenshots, documentation, something. 

 

That's the hope you have of shedding the "Troll" tag.

 

Check your local service while yer at it.

 

Geri O

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crb79
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‎04-07-2011 03:17 AM

 

gerio wrote:

 

jesh wrote:

I registered just to tell you all that I'm posting this from my phone which is currently capped at 10kBps. Kilo. Byte. Awesome. It would take me a minute and 42 seconds to fill up a floppy disc. Yep.

The best part is I'm paying 30 dollars a month for unlimited data. They might as well add more tiers for people that use their data plans if they want more money.

 

Okay, my Bee-S-o-meter just went off the scale on this one. 

 

Put up or shut up. 

 

Screenshots, documentation, something. 

 

That's the hope you have of shedding the "Troll" tag.

 

Check your local service while yer at it.

 

Geri O

10kbps is slower than a 14kbps modem used to connect over the phone line.  I have heard of people being throttled to 10kbps for unauthorized tethering and Torrent/Fileshare use, both of which are a violation of the Terms Of Service.  I have however NEVER heard of any contract abiding customer being throttled like that with VZW.

 

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jesh
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In response to gerio
‎04-07-2011 04:33 AM

Which site would you like a screenshot of? And how can I do that on my phone?

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crb79
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In response to jesh
‎04-07-2011 05:37 AM

 

jesh wrote:

Which site would you like a screenshot of? And how can I do that on my phone?

If you are checking these pages you are getting better than 10kbps, it would take about 5 mins to load each page @ that speed.

 

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gerio
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‎04-07-2011 11:01 AM

 

crb79 wrote:

 

jesh wrote:

Which site would you like a screenshot of? And how can I do that on my phone?

If you are checking these pages you are getting better than 10kbps, it would take about 5 mins to load each page @ that speed.

 

 

This isn't something I do a lot, but there is a free app called "Speedtest" in the app market. Use this app to see how fast (or slow) your connection actually is. Then, when you learn how (and I don't know how because I'm not trying to make a case for something), post the screenshot of Speedtest here. 

 

I'm also saying that it's entirely possible that your connection is that slow,  but it is NOT because Verizon has identified you as a Bandwidth Hog and throttling down your connection on purpose. Again, it could a tower issue issue in your area. I've called Verizon once about slow data where I work (it was really slow for a few days, then went back to normal. I had memorized AT&T's trouble line over slow or no data issues).

 

Two separate issues. Learn the difference. 

 

Geri O

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jesh
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In response to gerio
‎04-07-2011 11:46 AM

Thanks I'll get the app and take a screenshot (after I google how)  later today when the speeds are slower. To clarify I mean kilobytes.. not bits.. 8 bits in a byte right? 80kpbs. It did take me quite a while of hitting refresh to get this site to load though. Especially the sign in and registration process.

I tried a speed test on dslreports.com late last night and averaged about 600kbps after 10 or so tests. They have a section for mobile internet access. This leads me to believe there is throttling going on when I get home from work.

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rcschnoor
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In response to jesh
‎04-07-2011 12:24 PM
jesh wrote:

Thanks I'll get the app and take a screenshot (after I google how)  later today when the speeds are slower. To clarify I mean kilobytes.. not bits.. 8 bits in a byte right? 80kpbs. It did take me quite a while of hitting refresh to get this site to load though. Especially the sign in and registration process.

I tried a speed test on dslreports.com late last night and averaged about 600kbps after 10 or so tests. They have a section for mobile internet access. This leads me to believe there is throttling going on when I get home from work.

They are either throttling you or they aren't. They aren't going to change throughout the day. It seems more likely that you are not getting a good data signal when you have slower speeds. This does not mean that they are throttling you, unless of course, they took that tower down outside your house because of your data usage habits.:smileyvery-happy:

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bearone21
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In response to jesh
‎04-07-2011 01:40 PM

"This leads me to believe there is throttling going on when I get home from work."

 

you're not being throttled, other folks are getting home from work and getting on the internet.

 

even my pc slows down tremendously after 6p and i've got an "up to 15mbit" connection with cox.

 

 

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