Internet Speed Test
Test your download speed in real time.
What Does a Speed Test Measure?
An internet speed test measures your download speed by downloading a file from a remote server and calculating the transfer rate in Mbps (megabits per second).
Speed Guidelines
Common Use Cases
- ISP performance verification — confirm you're actually receiving the download/upload speeds advertised by your ISP plan.
- Troubleshooting slow connections — identify whether slowness is a bandwidth issue or a latency/jitter issue affecting real-time apps.
- Remote work diagnostics — check connection quality before video calls or large file transfers.
- Comparing networks — benchmark speed across different networks (e.g. home Wi-Fi vs. mobile data) to decide which to use for a task.
- Server-side bandwidth checks — verify a VPS or server's actual outbound bandwidth matches what's advertised by the hosting provider.
Example
A connection advertised as 100 Mbps but consistently testing at 40 Mbps download with high jitter suggests network congestion, an outdated router, or an ISP-side issue worth raising with your provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my results vary between tests?
Network conditions fluctuate due to congestion, Wi-Fi interference, and the number of devices sharing your connection at the time of the test.
What's a good speed for video calls?
Generally 3-4 Mbps up/down is sufficient for HD video calls, though higher is better for group calls or simultaneous usage.
Why is my upload speed lower than download?
Most residential ISP plans are asymmetric by design, prioritizing download bandwidth since most consumer usage is download-heavy (streaming, browsing).
What does jitter affect?
High jitter (inconsistent latency) causes choppy audio/video in calls and lag spikes in online gaming, even if average speed looks fine.