Xtra and Skype

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k1wi

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#73797 22-Dec-2010 15:20

I've recently been Skyping, and I've noticed an issue with my upload speed on Xtra.

Using different computers at home, skyping to different locations in the US, I've noticed my upload speed slowing to a crawl of a steady 1kbps and remaining there on a number of occasions, even when video is enabled.

My upload speed is easily 65kB/s, as we've been cabinetised, but skype never wants to use more than around 35-40kB/s.

Has anyone else noticed this occurring? I'm wondering if it's a UDP issue?

k1wi

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#420829 23-Dec-2010 09:00

This morning I can't even connect :(

almaznz

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#420830 23-Dec-2010 09:02

i think that might be a global issue, as in our office this morning we cannot connect, and i tried from home with the same result

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#420835 23-Dec-2010 09:09

Skype is currently experiencing a global outage. They are not very forthcoming with this issue though.

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almaznz

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#420838 23-Dec-2010 09:11

its the first time that i can ever remember not being able to get in (i have only started using it everyday in the last six months it has to be said though)

k1wi

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#420852 23-Dec-2010 09:27

Yeah, I just noticed that when the person (East Coast US) I was going to call couldn't connect either!