3.19 My network card is connected at 100mbit/sec. Why is my Internet connection not as fast?
When you see the network icon in the System Tray with the connection speed, whether it is 10/100mbps or 11/54mbps (wireless connections), this simply indicates the speed of the link between the computer and the network device this interacts with. Whether it's a modem/router, a network switch or a wireless access point, the reported speed is a reflection of the connection which is directly plugged into your computer.
However your Internet speed is solely determined on your external line, your modem and the plan you have with Aconnect. Regardless of the speed of the link between your computer and the modem or access point, your Internet connection should be whatever plan you are paying for with Aconnect. Expected download speeds for each plan are as below:
Broadband Speed Average Speed in Kilobytes 256kbps ~25-27 kilobytes per second 512kbps ~47-57 kilobytes per second 1.5Mbps ~140-160 kilobytes per second