Upload speed twice download?

[Va1ha11a]

I've noticed that I consistently get much better upload speeds than download speeds while on 3g. On WiFi its normal (download is higher).

 

[s1moore]

I've noticed the same issue, especially in locations where my download speeds are horrible yet my uploads are fine. I contacted sprint about it and they just said to bring my phone by a Sprint service center to see if there was anything wrong with it. Not exactly the answer I expected or was hoping for.

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[flyer8493]

I've noticed that I consistently get much better upload speeds than download speeds while on 3g. On WiFi its normal (download is higher).

It means the tower is overloaded, it's a capacity issue. Network vision or some band aid fix (whichever comes first) will eventually take care of it.

 

[crxssi]

It means the tower is overloaded, it's a capacity issue. Network vision or some band aid fix (whichever comes first) will eventually take care of it.

Yep- this is the answer. Most network use is downloading, by far. When the tower (and/or backhaul) is overloaded, it is the downloading that suffers the most, leaving the upload bandwidth least affected.

To prove it, just run a speed test at something like 1am and watch your download speed return to normal.

 

[Va1ha11a]

Here it is at 8 on a Sunday morning

 

[kiwicarlos741]

Makes sense

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[crxssi]

Here it is at 8 on a Sunday morning

Yep, much more betterer. I bet it would be even faster earlier in the morning.

 

[Va1ha11a]

Makes sense

No pun intended....

Yep, much more betterer. I bet it would be even faster earlier in the morning.

Yes, I'm sure it would, however, I'm not eager to test this theory!

 

[FaisDogg]

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[crxssi]

No pun intended....
[early morning]
Yes, I'm sure it would, however, I'm not eager to test this theory!

Yeah, I can relate. But just think of it as really late at night, instead (That is why I suggested 1am/2am originally. In the morning I am dead to the world until 8am).