How is your ISP throttling your speed?

Have you ever wondered why your internet slows down just when you need it most? Whether you’re attending a meeting, streaming content, or tackling a heavy online task, the frustration of reduced speeds can be maddening. What if I told you that your ISP (Internet Service Provider) might be intentionally throttling your speed? Enraging, right?

Whats Throttling and why it happens.

In simple terms, throttling means that your ISP is slowing down your internet connection. This practice often occurs for several reasons:

1. Network Management: ISPs throttle speeds to manage network traffic, especially during peak usage times when many users are online.
2. Data Caps: If you exceed your monthly data limit, your ISP may reduce your speeds as a penalty.
3. Selective Throttling: Certain activities, like streaming videos or online gaming, may be slowed down intentionally to prioritise other types of traffic.

How do you know you are being throttled?

To determine if your ISP is throttling your speed, consider these steps:

1. Speed Tests: Regularly run speed tests at different times of the day. A significant drop in speed during peak hours can indicate throttling.
2. Monitor Bandwidth Usage: Keep an eye on your data usage. If you notice slow speeds when using a lot of bandwidth, throttling might be the culprit.
3. Switch Tasks: Change what you’re doing online. If you experience different speeds for different activities, it could suggest selective throttling.

What can we do?

VPN is the answer, It mostly helps bypass the throttling by encrypting your data, eventually making it harder for them to track your activities, mostly keeping your data away from being sold to some ad company.

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