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Colinwm86's avatar
Colinwm86
On our wavelength
2 years ago

Online gaming

Having a few problems with online gaming.  For a start my ping seems to be double everyone else’s I’m playing with and one guy lives out in the country.  I’m currently on ps5 and wired.   

  • carl_pearce's avatar
    carl_pearce
    Community elder

    That BQM looks about right for a VM connection using HFC technology.

    Other players must be on FTTP or older FTTC.

  • Colinwm86's avatar
    Colinwm86
    On our wavelength

    In game ping fluctuating between 40 and 100 making the game near unplayable.  At my wits end with this broadband actually thinking of cancelling and moving to someone else! 

    • carl_pearce's avatar
      carl_pearce
      Community elder

      If you have FTTP in your area then it's a given to move from VM in HFC areas, especially for gaming.

      • Colinwm86's avatar
        Colinwm86
        On our wavelength

        I think it’s FTTP as they had to install it fresh from the main line when installing mine a few years ago as they never installed the access point for my property.  

  • jpeg1's avatar
    jpeg1
    Alessandro Volta

    You're playing at a disadvantage I'm afraid.

    What VM Hub are you using?