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Any1 Download Torrents Using Eircom Broadband?

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  • 30-09-2006 6:20pm
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    kevn2m2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    At the mo my speeds seem to have dropped alot, and i think eircom are on 2 me? any1 else have the same problem? i changed port and for 5mins got proper speeds again but those snakes at eircom keep slowing my torrents!


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    optiplexgx270
    Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭optiplexgx270


    doubt it you are 1 in what ~150k poeople at this stage.


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    Praetorian
    Registered Users Posts: 3,712 ✭✭✭Praetorian


    Two people have mentioned slow torrents to me in the last few days. Hasn't been a problem for me so far...


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    gordonnet
    Registered Users Posts: 288 ✭✭gordonnet


    they are using port shaping now like other isps, change ports whatever you like it still wont work.


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    #5
    CuLT
    Subscribers Posts: 9,716 ✭✭✭CuLT


    But what about meh linux ISOs/!11?!


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    #6
    FunkyChicken
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,067 ✭✭✭FunkyChicken


    Anyone know if BT are planning on doing this?


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    tinner777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭tinner777


    i've had no problems with eircom down in ballyvourney, torrents at crazy speeds with azerus


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    optiplexgx270
    Registered Users Posts: 2,497 ✭✭✭optiplexgx270


    Mine on UTV are fine running at 0Kbs as I type.... I'm adhering to the whole no P2P traffic between 6-11pm. I don’t mind as I do most of my browsing/games at this time and its best not to be running P2P for ping reasons. Outside those times I get like 100-300K.


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