why is my internet connection so low (slow)?

[Luther H]

I take it that you have either a DSL, or maybe a T1-4 connection. There is a few other factors that maybe needed to be considered. In a cable connection setup, think of it as a highway with many on and off ramps. Those on and off ramps represent people's internet connection. If there is high traffic on it, then you will get congestion from the traffic. Depending on how close you are to your Internet Service Provider, you will get some congestion. I suggest that you go to http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest and see if your system is performing correctly. There is also the time factor. Most connection are during the evening hours from 5-9, this is when most of the connections are slow and the traffic is really congested. Especially if your neighbors are on the same line, and the rest of the neighbor hood is on it also. As far as a solution, haven't found one yet, but check out the speed test first and then talk to your ISP provider.

http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest