Why is my internet so slow?

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Your Internet connection speed is very unlikely to be 100 Mbps. It sounds like your computer is connected to the AT&T router/modem/gateway via 100 Mbps Ethernet. If so, the computer is simply reporting the speed of the Ethernet connection, not the speed of the Internet service.

If you are getting Internet service via DSL, it's possible that your residence is located too far away from AT&T's network. Max DSL speeds drop off significantly beyond a certain distance.

You can try asking AT&T to tell you the length of your DSL line in feet. If it's more than, say, 5000 feet, then it's very possible that .70-.80 Mbps is highest speed you can get. Switching to another Internet provider would be your best bet.