Indian Broadband Providers Reveal Ways to Improve Upload Speeds

In its blog post, Asianet Broadband also highlighted that users have to ensure their computer and router supports latest WiFi requirements.

You Broadband highlighted that physical barriers including walls and “sources that produce radio noise” contribute to slow upload speeds. Both Asianet and You Broadband highlighted that WiF delivers slower internet as compared to wired connection with Asianet urging users to switch to wired broadband when possible.

Further, the providers highlighted that users have to protect the computers with a security software. You Broadband in particular highlighted that presence of malware and other potentially harmful applications can result in users experiencing slow upload speeds.

The service providers also highlighted that certain applications in the background can choke the internet by installing updates without user’s knowledge.

“Look for such applications from the task manager, and deactivate the automatic update feature in the background,” You Broadband said in its blog post. “You can choose to install the updates manually. That way, you would know when the internet connection is in use to install software updates.”

Asynchronous service vs Synchronous service

Asianet and You Broadband highlighted that users need to check if they are connected to an asynchronous service provider or to an synchronous service provider. The asynchronous service offers higher download speeds than upload speeds while synchronous service offers equal upload and download service.

“Internet service providers in India tend to overlook the importance of upload speed for those who subscribe to a broadband connection for personal use,” You Broadband said in its blog post. “They believe such users do not generally use the internet to upload files. So, consider migrating to a synchronous broadband connection if you wish to get a better upload speed.”