What to do if the Internet speed is limited? ——Hot topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, "Internet speed limit" has become a hot topic on major social platforms and technology forums, and many users have reported experiencing abnormal drops in network speed. This article will analyze the reasons and provide practical solutions for you based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Popularity statistics of topics related to network speed limit in the past 10 days

| platform | Related topics | amount of discussion | heat peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| #My Internet speed is limited# | 128,000 | July 15 | |
| Zhihu | "How to judge whether the operator is limiting the speed" | 3560 | July 18 |
| Tieba | "Guidelines for Complaints about Unexplained Broadband Speed Reductions" | 8900 | July 20 |
| Douyin | #Internet speed test challenge# | 520 million views | Continued hot list |
2. Analysis of common reasons for speed limits
According to feedback from netizens and analysis by professional and technical personnel, the main reasons for network speed limitations are as follows:
| Reason type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Operator speed limit | 38% | Slow down after the package data is used up |
| Equipment issues | 25% | Signal attenuation caused by router aging |
| network congestion | 20% | Internet speed drops during evening peak hours |
| Viruses/Malware | 12% | Background programs occupy bandwidth |
| Others | 5% | Including issues such as DNS settings |
3. Practical solutions
1. Basic troubleshooting steps
• Restart the router and optical modem (solve 60% of temporary problems)
• Test using a wired connection (to eliminate WiFi interference)
• Comparative testing of multiple devices (to confirm whether there is a problem with a single device)
2. Handling operator-related issues
| Operator | Self-examination method | Complaint channels |
|---|---|---|
| China Mobile | Send "CXLL" to 10086 | 10080 service quality supervision hotline |
| China Unicom | China Unicom Mobile Business Hall APP Testing | 10015 Consumer Rights Protection Hotline |
| China Telecom | Telecommunications Business Hall-Network Diagnosis | 4008810000 general manager hotline |
3. Advanced optimization plan
• Change DNS server (114.114.114.114 or 8.8.8.8 recommended)
• Adjust router channels (use WiFi analysis tools to select free channels)
• Upgrade network equipment (routers that support WiFi6 can increase speed by more than 30%)
• Install network traffic monitoring software (such as 360 Traffic Firewall)
4. Ranking of effective methods tested by users
| method | efficient | Operation difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Restart network equipment | 72% | ★ |
| Change DNS | 65% | ★★ |
| Complain to operator | 58% | ★★★ |
| Upgrade your router | 51% | ★★★★ |
5. Suggestions on preventive measures
1. Regularly check the balance of the package (to avoid exceeding the speed limit)
2. Restart the router (clear cache) at least once a month
3. Install regular security software (to prevent malicious programs from occupying bandwidth)
4. Keep speed records (as evidence for complaints)
5. Understand the operator's network maintenance time (avoid maintenance periods)
Recently, communications administration authorities in many places have begun to pay attention to the issue of network speed limits. It is recommended that users retain speed measurement evidence and report it to the 12300 Telecom User Complaint Acceptance Center when encountering suspected violations of speed limits. Through reasonable rights protection and scientific optimization, most network speed problems can be effectively solved.
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