Slow download rates from AppStore downloads

[KingMo]

Hey everybody, I just wanted to know why is the download rate from apps from the AppStore so slow? Everytime I download an app it takes at least 5 minutes and sometimes even more to download fully.

 

[Tomple]

http://www.speedtest.net/

Post your result, maybe you just have slow internet.

 

[PNutts]

I find it also depends on the time of day.

 

[jpetticrew]

I find it also depends on the time of day.

And if you have cable or DSL, and how far away you are from the node. There are tons of things that can make your internet connection slow.

 

[KingMo]

Ok, I'll try ur recommendations. I'm not using Wi-Fi though...i'm using the connection on my new Verizon iphone 4. Idk if that has anything to do with it.

 

[KingMo]

http://www.speedtest.net/

Post your result, maybe you just have slow internet.

Thanks for that...these are the results I got:

Ping: 218ms

Download: 0.52Mbps

Upload: 0.28Mbps

 

[Weiser878]

Ok, I'll try ur recommendations. I'm not using Wi-Fi though...i'm using the connection on my new Verizon iphone 4. Idk if that has anything to do with it.

Thanks for that...these are the results I got:

Ping: 218ms

Download: 0.52Mbps

Upload: 0.28Mbps

Those speeds are about right for Verizon's network in my area.

On AT&T, I just got

Ping: 151ms

Download: 4.2Mbps

Upload: 1.28Mbps


Depending on your location, Verizon usually runs around .5-1.5 Mbps. It can get as high as 3, but I've never seen it

Sounds like you're OK. Maybe try late at night when there's less network congestion.
Verizon has the slowest data speeds of any US carrier (not knocking them, just letting you know)

 

[KingMo]

Those speeds are about right for Verizon's network in my area.

On AT&T, I just got

Ping: 151ms

Download: 4.2Mbps

Upload: 1.28Mbps


Depending on your location, Verizon usually runs around .5-1.5 Mbps. It can get as high as 3, but I've never seen it

Sounds like you're OK. Maybe try late at night when there's less network congestion.
Verizon has the slowest data speeds of any US carrier (not knocking them, just letting you know)

ok thanks a lot...i've noticed the slow data with download on the Verizon Network, but it's cool with me, still love it.

 

[Tomple]

My way of looking at it...


AT&T - Fast but choppy/in & out

Verizon - Slow and Steady

Personally I use AT&T and am happy with my speeds