How can I improve my gaming ping issues from my ISP?

To diagnose your issue more accurately, you could use the testing range in Overwatch. Try to connect and note down the server IP, then run a traceroute. Comparing the routes during good and bad latency could really help identify if it’s a routing problem!

Your ping might also change depending on when you're playing. If it's consistently high during peak hours, it might just be network congestion rather than routing. Try testing different times to see if that makes a difference.

It sounds like your ISP might be throttling your connection during peak times. You could check their service agreement for details on traffic management. It's worth reaching out to them; a good ISP should help diagnose the issue and might even adjust something on their end if necessary.

Using a VPN could help with your routing issues but keep in mind it might also introduce extra latency due to encryption. I'd recommend running some tests with a ping plotter to see where the delay is happening. If it’s an ISP routing issue, they might be able to fix it if you provide them with your findings.

Switching to a better provider could be an option, but that’s not always necessary. It might be more effective to gather some data and show it to your ISP. For example, you could try running a traceroute to see what the hops look like between you and the game servers. This could give you clues on where the latency is introduced.