They can also help determine ifbandwidth throttlingis something your ISP is engaging in.
See5 Rules for a More Accurate Internet Speed Testfor more advice.
At the moment, Netflix’sFast.comis the only major service-specific speed test available.
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It measures your download speed by testing your connection between your gear and Netflix’s servers.
Let us knowif you come across any more and we’d be happy to add them here.
It also creates an attractive graphic result you’re free to share online.
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The nearest internet testing server is automatically calculated based on your IP address.
Speedtest.net is operated by Ookla, a major provider of speed test technology to other internet speed test sites.
See more about Ookla at the bottom of the page.
SpeedOf.Me
All things considered, SpeedOf.Me is the best non-ISP internet speed test available.
HTML5 support also means that SpeedOf.Me works well in the browsers available on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.
SpeedSmart
SpeedSmart is an ad-free website that tests ping and jitter, plus download and upload speeds.
It works on their website from a desktop web app or the mobile app.
The results of a speed test can be shared as a graph, image, or text.
One of my favorite things about TestMy.net is all the comparison data it provides.
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