The main reason behind writing this is because I have problems with my ping. I am also curious and believe it would be helpful to know what others ppl ISPs are and how they perform (gaming related).

I live in UK (Manchester) and using the onetel’s adsl 512 broadband. Initially, the first 2 months, pinged about 33 in the UK servers, but the last month my ping had risen up to almost 50. Is it my perception, or it really is a very bad ping for a 512 adsl? I even believe that my initial 33 ping wasn’t good as well.

Does anyone have an idea about the reason of my ping reaching 50 lately and most importantly what someone can do to considerable decrease his ping and make sure he has a ping-healthy connection?

It would be a helpful feedback, if replying stating:
- location (country, town)
- ISP
- avg ping in servers in ur country and abroad
- u believe adsl or cable is better?