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Problem when downloading Torrents

Akalanka Umayanga

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Feb 19, 2015
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I have a 4G internet Connection. its 100mbps. Normal downloads are very fast.but when i try to download torrents the download speed is only between 500-800kbps. i have tried using utorrent and bittorrent. Please help guys
 
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Not if the ISP is artificially restricting this. If you get fast number on the speedtest sites and downloading files though the browser from microsoft for example is very fast there there is really no issue with the connection. It is very common for the ISP to limit torrent on a cellular network.

You need to read the fine print on the ISP site they likely have a list of things they restrict.
Many cellular isp have placed limits on certain types of programs....many outright block torrent. They limit even video streaming sometimes.

Still the biggest issue you will face even if you get it to run fast is the cost of the data. There are no true unlimited plans all charge a huge amount for data....in the $15/GB range.
 
Not if the ISP is artificially restricting this. If you get fast number on the speedtest sites and downloading files though the browser from microsoft for example is very fast there there is really no issue with the connection. It is very common for the ISP to limit torrent on a cellular network.

You need to read the fine print on the ISP site they likely have a list of things they restrict.
 
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