Next, the test will measure your download speed by receiving a small amount of data over the browser. The speed at which the data is transferred is shown in megabits per second, or Mbps. The test then performs a similar action, this time sending a small amount of data over the browser to test your upload speed. Internet speed tests, like this one or the test found at SpeedTest.net, measure the latter, or the speed reaching the device running the test. These test results are often lower than your plan speed due to various factors outside your Internet provider's control, including WiFi conditions and device capabilities. SPEED-BATTLE measures online the speed of JavaScript in your browser and shows a comparison to previous visitors. Questions, SPEED-BATTLE can give answers to: Which browser is on my computer fastest in completing the SPEED-BATTLE test tasks? If it uses the Internet, you'll want to shut it down before you run the test. Connect Directly to Modem Connect your computer directly to your modem Run the test with a single device connected directly to your modem using an Ethernet connection.
Testing your internet speed is an efficient way of figuring out how close the on-paper internet performance is to the effective one. Therefore a simple and free test like that could serve you very well, especially if you are not confident about your internet plan. The process of testing your internet speed is simple and requires no technical knowledge from your end. Let us show you how.
1/How to test your Internet speed on PC, Mac and Linux
- Visit ubergizmo.speedtestcustom.com (no ads)
- Same benchmark as Speedtest.net By Ookla
- Click on the ‘Go’ button
- Wait a few seconds. While the test is running, refrain from opening any new browser tabs
- The results will automatically show up when the test is completed
Alternate online tests
Alternatively, you can also check out Google Fiber’s internet speed test.
- Visit the Google Fiber internet speed test website
- Hit the ‘Play’ button for the speed test to begin
- Wait a few seconds for the test to be completed
There are more options, which all work more or less the same way, such as (our favorites first):
- Fast.com (by Netflix)
- Xfinity Speed Test (Comcast)
- Speakeasy speed test (by Megapath)
- AT&T Internet Speed Test (This site crashed our Windows!)
- Other Ookla-powered sites. Results will be the same as speedtest.net
2/How to test your Internet speed on iOS and Android
- Head up to the App Store or Play Store and search for ‘Speedtest by Ookla’
- Download and open it
- Hit the ‘Go’ button
- Wait a few seconds for the test to be completed. The results will then show up
If you encounter any problems while trying out the above or have a recommendation to make, feel free to shoot a comment down below.
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Close all applications and power down all devices that use the internet
If you have lots of devices connected to your internet, then your internet speed test results could be lower than you expect.
Use a computer that is connected to your modem through an ethernet cable. If you run a speed test using your WiFi, the speed test results could be inaccurately low.
How To Test Your Browser Speed Connection
Run the speed test to see what your upload and download speed is. We recommend running the test multiple times to account for any fluctuations in speed that you may experience.
How To Test The Speed Of Your Internet Browser
This speed test will not complete while connected to a VPN. In order to complete this speedtest you must disconnect from your VPN.