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Hello, and good day. TIA
I have been curious about the difference between these two. I am on a DSL connection and am getting 5000/650kbps consistantly on various different online speedtests. This information matches the level "Pro" that I am signed up for.
When I download files from Apple, Versiontracker, Macupdate, etc... It downloads these files consistantly at 400-500kbps.
Why would this be? I have searched many posts, and have found people saying they are downloading at speeds of 5000+. I can't seem to figure out what there 5000 number represents. I have also found posts where people say there setup similar to mine preformes like mine, and this is normal.
Could somebody explain?
Thanks, Ian

Hello Ian:
The sites you mentioned are heavily used. I am guessing, but I suspect the speeds you noted are a function of the server load at those locations at that time.
Barry

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