SLT New Boardband Packages (Up to 16Mbps)

[msj]

http://www.slt.lk/broadband/index.html

My old speed 



My new speed  as soon as they did the upgrade



And now 


FPU applies but i'm not a big time downloader & i'm not paying anything extra, 
p.s. I'm using a WiFi Router

What do you guys think 

[EvilFurball]

Source? If its true it looks reasonable to me...*reasonable* being the keyword

[ozone]

Ya REASONABLE, because FUP is still there!

[Rav]

What does "Up to 16mbps" mean? Looks like the normal 4mb package with a little marketing twist?

[EvilFurball]

What does "Up to 16mbps" mean? Looks like the normal 4mb package with a little marketing twist?

It means to say "We'll guarantee you 4Mbps, and if your luck is good you'll get more than that...if your luck is really good and Gods have been smiling and you've done good deeds in your past life, you'll get 16Mbps"

[praga]

Source? If its true it looks reasonable to me...*reasonable* being the keyword

Its true
Here is the source http://www.trc.gov.lk/images/pdf/NewBroadbandPackages12_11.pdf
Actually this is a great deal for normal users who dont download alot.

What does "Up to 16mbps" mean? Looks like the normal 4mb package with a little marketing twist?

"Package speed will be the “line speed supported” which will be agreed with the customer at the time of service provisioning. The “Line speed supported” is decided at the time of service provisioning by way of technical speed verification of the wired connectivity and it will be notified to the customer in writing."
Quote from TRC Website

[msj]

Its true
Here is the source http://www.trc.gov.lk/images/pdf/NewBroadbandPackages12_11.pdf
Actually this is a great deal for normal users who dont download alot.
"Package speed will be the “line speed supported” which will be agreed with the customer at the time of service provisioning. The “Line speed supported” is decided at the time of service provisioning by way of technical speed verification of the wired connectivity and it will be notified to the customer in writing."
Quote from TRC Website

Couldn't explain better myself  tnks praga

[EvilFurball]

"Package speed will be the “line speed supported” which will be agreed with the customer at the time of service provisioning. The “Line speed supported” is decided at the time of service provisioning by way of technical speed verification of the wired connectivity and it will be notified to the customer in writing."
Quote from TRC Website

Does this mean that your line or link from the SLT base station should support 8/16Mbps before they provide you the service and they give you the theoretical  maximum data rates over the line?

[praga]

Does this mean that your line or link from the SLT base station should support 8/16Mbps before they provide you the service and they give you the theoretical  maximum data rates over the line?

Not really
Speed relies on so many factors
for example the distance from the base station, telephone cable quality etc.
16mbps is the theoretical maximum speed which will be given to the users. I dont think anyone will get that speed

[ZenitH]

 Wow.. this is sumthing intrsting! Hope telecom wil stick to what they say!! 

[scrin]

that matrix has the minimum download speeds incorrect for web mate and web surfer. should read 512kbps and 1mbps if I'm not mistaken. saw the 16mbps slt ad on the sunday times property magazine front cover today..

[EvilFurball]

Not really
Speed relies on so many factors
for example the distance from the base station, telephone cable quality etc.
16mbps is the theoretical maximum speed which will be given to the users. I dont think anyone will get that speed

True and agreed. My question was that my max line speed is 8mbps (checked a couple of years ago with a tech who came by). Does this mean that I cant upgrade to the 16mpbs (assuming i go for the package) and the letter they will offer is just that I will be getting 8mbps as the max due to the nature of the line?

[praga]

that matrix has the minimum download speeds incorrect for web mate and web surfer. should read 512kbps and 1mbps if I'm not mistaken. saw the 16mbps slt ad on the sunday times property magazine front cover today..

No man these are the revised packages from Jan 1st 2012

True and agreed. My question was that my max line speed is 8mbps (checked a couple of years ago with a tech who came by). Does this mean that I cant upgrade to the 16mpbs (assuming i go for the package) and the letter they will offer is just that I will be getting 8mbps as the max due to the nature of the line?

If the problem is caused by the poor telephone cable in your house then you can tell SLT to do a rewiring. If its caused by other factors (distance from ISP or any other factors) then you have to wait till they upgrade on their side.
Also im not sure how they are gonna do the speed testing thing so we have to wait and see

[ozone]

So,,What is Note 4 and Note 5?.and we can download 45GB without any hassle right?

[Daelin]

Interesting.

But I will wait until more people are using these FUPed packages so that I can see their reviews and thereby assess their performace. I fought to keep my 2Mbps unlimited connection and don't want to give it up just yet.

And I don't trust SLT to do what they say.