Speed test of my broadband networks
At home I use StarHub's MaxOnline Express, the cheapest one which promises download speeds of up to 6Mbps (6,000Kbps) and upload speeds of up to 256Kbps. Judging from the result, I have to say their advertised specs are almost there. Maybe there are a couple of overheads from my router and wireless network.
(StarHub MaxOnline Express)For mobile broadband, I've been a GPRS user for the longest time, switched up to 3G when I got the right phone, and just recently StarHub rolled out their 3.5G (HSDPA) service. I use the HSDPA service today with my Motorola Maxx V6. According to StarHub, the performance of this brand spanking new network has the highest download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1.9Mbps. What I ended up getting was:
(StarHub MaxMobile)Very disappointing, and check out the latency. So much for voice over wireless broadband. Maybe it could be because I'm working it from indoors. These providers seriously need to consider Femtocell technology to boost indoor coverage.At other times when I'm out and about, I prefer to use Wireless@SG. The seed isn't great but it serves its purpose as a free service. This test below was taken at Starbucks at Suntec City.
(Wirelss@SG)I also pop by Geek Terminal now and then, but the last time I checked their network, it wasn't all that fantastic for a dual-leased line system.
(Geek Terminal, SingNet leased line)The office is where upload speeds are the best, although downloads aren't fantastic, but good enough for work I guess.
(Hill & Knowlton Singapore, StarHub leased line)
(StarHub MaxOnline Express)For mobile broadband, I've been a GPRS user for the longest time, switched up to 3G when I got the right phone, and just recently StarHub rolled out their 3.5G (HSDPA) service. I use the HSDPA service today with my Motorola Maxx V6. According to StarHub, the performance of this brand spanking new network has the highest download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps and upload speeds of up to 1.9Mbps. What I ended up getting was:
(StarHub MaxMobile)Very disappointing, and check out the latency. So much for voice over wireless broadband. Maybe it could be because I'm working it from indoors. These providers seriously need to consider Femtocell technology to boost indoor coverage.At other times when I'm out and about, I prefer to use Wireless@SG. The seed isn't great but it serves its purpose as a free service. This test below was taken at Starbucks at Suntec City.
(Wirelss@SG)I also pop by Geek Terminal now and then, but the last time I checked their network, it wasn't all that fantastic for a dual-leased line system.
(Geek Terminal, SingNet leased line)The office is where upload speeds are the best, although downloads aren't fantastic, but good enough for work I guess.
(Hill & Knowlton Singapore, StarHub leased line)
