① Run Your Speed Test
Test duration: ~15-30 seconds. For best results, close other applications and use a wired connection if possible.
② Test Settings
Larger test sizes provide more accurate results but take longer. Adjust based on your expected connection speed.
Recent Speed Tests
What is a Broadband Speed Test?
A broadband speed test measures three key metrics of your internet connection: download speed (how fast data is transferred from the internet to your device), upload speed (how fast data is sent from your device to the internet), and ping latency (the time it takes for a data packet to travel to a server and back). These metrics determine your online experience—streaming, gaming, video calls, and large file transfers all depend on reliable speed.
Understanding your true speed helps you identify if your ISP is delivering the promised bandwidth, troubleshoot network issues, and decide when to upgrade your plan. Use our free tool to get accurate results in seconds.
Understanding Your Results
Download Speed (Mbps): Affects streaming quality (Netflix recommends 25 Mbps for 4K), downloading games, and browsing. Higher is better.
Upload Speed (Mbps): Critical for video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming. For Zoom or Teams, 5–10 Mbps is sufficient.
Ping (ms): Low latency (under 20 ms) is ideal for competitive gaming and real-time communication. Above 100 ms may cause noticeable lag.
If your results are consistently below your ISP plan, consider resetting your router, checking for interference, or contacting your provider.
Tips to Improve Your Internet Speed
- Use a wired connection: Ethernet cables provide more stable speeds than Wi-Fi.
- Position your router centrally: Avoid obstacles and interference from other electronics.
- Update router firmware: Manufacturers release updates that improve performance.
- Limit connected devices: Too many active devices can congest your network.
- Check for background usage: Streaming, updates, or cloud backups can affect test results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Network congestion, time of day, server distance, and even weather can affect results. For consistency, run tests at different times and use a wired connection.
For online gaming, download speeds above 25 Mbps and ping below 50 ms are recommended. Upload speed is less critical for gaming but matters for streaming your gameplay.
Our test uses real file downloads and uploads from your own server, ensuring accurate measurement of your actual connection without third-party bias. Test sizes are adjustable for precision.
Yes. Run the test over your Wi-Fi network to measure wireless performance. For best results, test both near the router and in typical usage areas.