bandwidth glass ceiling

[goodtimes5]

Normally, my download speeds are 170KB/s, such as with Software Update. However, when I download files over AIM, I have a glass ceiling of 40KB/s. What is with this?

 

[virividox]

could it be the person transmitting to you has a cap on their outward speed?

 

[saabmp3]

DING DING DING DING!!! We have a winner. Most cable/DSL modems are capped around 40 K

BEN