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attainable rate of an adsl connection

Hi Guys,

I am using an adsl broadband connection. my current plan offers me a speed of 2 Mbps.
I am trying to get my plan upgraded to 4 mbps, however my ISP states they are unable to offer greater than 2 mbps stating 'distance' issues. They do offer upto 8 mbps to connections closer to their unit.

However, recently I checked attainable rate on my router admin page, which is far higher than 4 mbps.

is attainable rate a sole factor in determining the speed my line is capable of? Can i use this fact to counter my ISP's claim that my line doesn't support greater than 2 mbps?

Thanks.

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pgstephan

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cynx

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Thanks for the information, few queries on above;

There is only one exchange in my area. I have friends staying closer to exchange and have 8 mbps connection. Does this mean the exchange supports ADSL2, but my location is just too far even for adsl2 ? (based on approximation my location is about 2 KMs from friend's place who has 8 mbps connection. Does 2 kms bring down 8 to 2 ?)

If there was no significance of attainable rate on my adsl2 router page, whats the point of those stats? I mean it does prove something? my attainable rate reading is usually 8-14 mbps (Keeps varying, but always above 8).

unfortunately I dont have luxury of other provides in my area. Have 3g but thats too inconsistent and laggy for xbox gaming.

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cynx

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Thanks Guys.