Why is my internet speed slow?

Question

I have a 6mbps connection with att. Its dsl.
Whenever I use firefox or internet exlorer to download anything, like direct download.
I've tried download trial version of photoshop, and my download was 20kbps - 40kbps.
Whatever I download, its slow between 15kbps - 40kbps.

I've noticed, that if were to use windows update, it would update/download the files at 400kbps or higher, when I did windows update and same goes with utorrent for linux isos.
What is wrong with my connection, or my laptop?

Connection info
DSL UP
Connection UP
User ID ********@att.net
Connected at 6016 Kbps (downstream)
768 Kbps (upstream)
IP Address *****************
IP Gateway *****************
DNS Servers ***************** dnsr1.sbcglobal.net
***************** dnsr2.sbcglobal.net
Mode PPP on the modem (Public IP for LAN device)
Timeout Never
Modem Information
Modem Name SpeedStream
Model 4100
Serial Number *****************
Software Version 1.0.0.53
MAC Address *****************
First Use Date 2006/07/14 23:25:44 GMT
Local Network
Modem IP Address *****************
Ethernet Status Connected

System Information
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Time of this report: 5/31/2011, 12:00:17
Machine name: DXDiag-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Sony Corporation
System Model: VGN-FW248E
BIOS: BIOS Date: 06/04/08 14:30:19 Ver: 08.00.10
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2.26GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3936MB RAM
Page File: 1983MB used, 5885MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode


Can anyone help me out with this problem or help me fix it at least?

Answer 1

depending on how far you leave from the distribution box, your net will be slow. I have also noticed DSL to be fast at night and slow daytime, i guess lots ppl are using day time. with DSL intenet is not fast compared to like cable, due to how much data can travel in that telephone wire.

Answer 2

Call AT&T. That's what I do when my internet speed goes down or gets real slow. Then listen to them tell you it's your computer. No, they may be able to help you. We hope.





AT&T Fastspeed DSL Tec Help

Phone: [phone]

Answer 3

its better than snail mail !