Started new contract and the speed has dropped

[#1]

After years of being with you without a contract I decided to take one of your offers and signed up for a twelve month contract.  Within a few days my speed dropped from 42 - 50 Mbps to a steady 36 Mbps.  BT broadband availability checker says 50.5 high and 35 low.  Has something happened to restrict my download speed?  BT broadband availability checker screenshot attached.

Many thanks David

[#2]

@2010dsc For help from the Community:

For Community members to be able to help, information from these two sites, as screenshots:-

BT Broadband(obscuring your phone number) and BTW Performance Tester - Over a wired (ethernet) connection, please report the 'ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTICS', and sight of the HELP DESK tab from your Hub would be a start.

It may also be a good idea to report the results of a Quiet Line Test - dial 17070 option 2 from a (preferably corded) phone. After the confirmation of your phone number, there should be total silence apart from the regular 'Quiet Line Test' announcement. Any other noise - report a PHONE fault first.

Ignore the first item on that list - you've already provided it.

[#3]

@2010dsc 

My guess is that you have signed up, or been accidentally put on the 40/10 service.

To be honest this is possibly your most sensible option. There is little advantage on this connection in you paying more for 80/20 fibre extra.

[#4]

Agreed @Baldrick1  - but if the OP is prepared to pay the extra...? Also, if it is a network issue, dropping to the 40/10 product may also see a problem?

[#5]

Thanks for getting in touch @2010dsc, I'm sorry to see you are experiencing an issue with your speed.

I have checked the line and it is stable with 40Mbps running down the line from our side which is the speed included with the package you had taken.

The estimated speeds as part of that contract were sent here, please get back in touch if you need any further help.

[#6]

So the OP is on 40/10.

[#7]

Hi,

Thanks for your reply and everybody else who has replied.  I don't recall any mention of a drop in speed if I took up your offer for a 12 month contract at a reduced price. However if that is the case, I have nothing to complain about as I am very happy with my £14 per month reduction.

Many thanks

David

[#8]

It is @jab1