Internet Speed Test - Check Your Connection Speed
Check your internet connection speed with our fast and accurate speed test. Measure your download speed, upload speed, and ping to ensure you're getting the performance you expect from your internet service provider.
What Is This Test?
The Internet Speed Test measures three key aspects of your connection: download speed (how fast you receive data), upload speed (how fast you send data), and ping/latency (how quickly your connection responds). This helps you verify your ISP's service quality and troubleshoot connection issues.
Why Take This Test?
- ✓Verify you're getting the internet speed you're paying for
- ✓Troubleshoot slow connection issues
- ✓Test your connection before important video calls or gaming
- ✓Compare speeds at different times of day
- ✓Determine if you need to upgrade your internet plan
How It Works
- 1Click Start Test to begin the speed measurement
- 2The test downloads data to measure your download speed
- 3Then uploads data to measure your upload speed
- 4Measures ping time to assess connection responsiveness
- 5Results display in Mbps (megabits per second) for speeds
- 6Ping shows in milliseconds (ms) - lower is better
Understanding Your Results
Download speed affects streaming, browsing, and downloading files. Upload speed matters for video calls, cloud backups, and sharing files. Ping/latency is crucial for gaming and real-time applications. Compare your results with your ISP's advertised speeds to ensure you're getting what you pay for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good internet speed?
For basic browsing and email, 5-10 Mbps is sufficient. For HD streaming, aim for 25+ Mbps. For 4K streaming or multiple users, 50-100+ Mbps is ideal. Gaming requires good ping (under 50ms) more than high speeds.
Why is my speed slower than advertised?
ISPs advertise "up to" speeds, which are maximum theoretical speeds. Actual speeds vary based on network congestion, WiFi signal strength, device limitations, and distance from the router. Wired connections are typically faster than WiFi.
What is ping and why does it matter?
Ping measures latency—how long it takes for data to travel to a server and back. Lower ping (under 50ms) is better, especially for gaming, video calls, and real-time applications. High ping causes lag and delays.