Direct Save Telecom internet Speed test
Simply click on the “Go” button below on the Ookla Speed Checker to see the internet speed of your Direct Save Telecom internet connection.
Details on how to fix issues with your Direct Save Telecom internet connection can be found below the speed test widget.
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How to troubleshoot Direct Save Telecom broadband performance issues
Before you start troubleshooting the performance of your Direct Save Telecom internet connection, we recommend that you run a Direct Save Telecom Broadband Speed Test to confirm your current internet speed.
It is also a good idea find out the minimum download speed you have subscribed to from Direct Save Telecom.
You can get this information by checking a Direct Save Telecom broadband bill, your Direct Save Telecom contract or by contacting Direct Save Telecom.
Probable causes of Direct Save Telecom’s slow internet speed
Is it the Direct Save Telecom broadband that is running slow or could it be your device (laptop/smartphone/PC)?
You need to check the number of applications are running on your device.
The speed problem may be due to over-utilization of your system resources e.g RAM/CPU Processor and as opposed to a problem with Direct Save Telecom’s broadband connection.
If you are on a laptop then you may use the task manager to see your Processor and RAM utilization.
On other device, you should try restarting the device which should hopefully terminate all applications that may be using up your systems resources.
Run the Direct Save Telecom Speed checker on your computer and your mobile phone to check how the results differ between the 2 devices.
Hopefully this should provide you with some information to help determine whether the problem is with your PC/Smartphone or the Direct Save Telecom internet connection.
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Is the Wi-Fi network the cause of the performance issue?
The cause of the performance problem could be your Wifi as opposed to the Direct Save Telecom broadband internet connection.
You could rule out the wireless by connecting your computer directly into the Direct Save Telecom broadband router using a network cable and then run the Direct Save Telecom Speedtest again.
If the speed checker result improves when you’re connected using a network cable, this shows that the issue may be with the Wifi network.
A few other things to investigate:
- Are the Wireless channels that you are using for your wireless network network (SSID) overlapping with your neighbours?
- Is the Wi-Fi network signal from the broadband router obstructed?
- Does the speed get better when your are stood directly in-front of the Direct Save Telecom broadband router?
Exactly who’s connected to my wireless network?
Have you checked that your Wifi network password has not been compromised? Do you have an un-secured Wi-Fi network? How secure is your Wi-Fi network password? It may be time to change it.
Others could be using your wireless network and eating up all the Direct Save Telecom speed by downloading, uploading or even streaming music or video on your Direct Save Telecom broadband connection! Worse than that, they may be conducting illegal activities on your Direct Save Telecom broadband connection.
There are 3 applications that you can potentially use to scan your Wi-Fi network to see who is connected:
- Microsoft users can use Wireless network watcher
- MAC users can use whoFi (who is on my Wifi)
- WiFi troubleshooting tool WiFi Analyzer
The above software analyse your wireless network and display a list of the connected devices.
Do I need a Wifi booster for my Direct Save Telecom broadband?
You may discover that there are Wifi coverage gaps at your home, a wireless network extender also known as a Wi-Fi Booster is the best fix to boost your Wifi signal to cover any black spots.
The wireless booster picks up your existing Wifi signal just as it is starting to become weaker and re-transmits the Wifi signal to extend it’s reach.
Place the Wifi network booster where your Wi-Fi network signal from the Direct Save Telecom broadband router is becoming weaker.
Position it near where your Wi-Fi network signal is dropping down to 2 bars. Walk around your home with a mobile phone to find where this is.
When did you last upgrade the Direct Save Telecom broadband router?
The Direct Save Telecom and broadband infrastructure, in general, are constantly updated to support new features and improve reliability as technology evolves. Ensure that the Direct Save Telecom internet router is running the latest software.
Most Direct Save Telecom broadband routers allow you to perform the software update by simply logging into the Direct Save Telecom broadband router and simply clicking on a button to do the update.
If you cannot do this, contact Direct Save Telecom and they will be able to perform the upgrade for you or guide you through performing the upgrade yourself.
In addition to upgrading the software, if you have had the same hardware for a long period, it may be worth speaking to Direct Save Telecom to ask for a hardware upgrade.
Is the issue external to your home (at the exchange)?
This is probably the most common cause for Direct Save Telecom broadband performance issues in your home and is more common with internet broadband connections that are delivered through copper phone lines.
If you’re not sure if this is relevant in your case, you should contact Direct Save Telecom who will be able to carry out the relevant line tests to check if there is a problem on the Direct Save Telecom internet connection.
Is the issue because of Direct Save Telecom broadband congestion?
If you’re finding that the Direct Save Telecom internet connection speed in your area is slow during certain times e.g over weekends or during the evening, it may be because of congestion during peak hours.
You should contact Direct Save Telecom to check your minimum speed.
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Re-testing your Direct Save Telecom broadband connection
After the issue has been resolved either by yourself or Direct Save Telecom, re-test the broadband connection using at least two separate Speedtests to ensure the fault is resolved:
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