About This Tool
Test your internet connection speed directly in the browser. Measures download speed, upload speed, and ping (latency). Results are shown in Mbps for throughput and ms for latency. Useful for diagnosing connection issues, verifying ISP speeds, and checking if your connection meets requirements for video conferencing, gaming, or streaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is my speed different from what my ISP advertises?
- ISP speeds are 'up to' maximums. Actual speed depends on network congestion, distance from the ISP node, router quality, WiFi interference, and the number of connected devices. Test with ethernet cable for the most accurate reading.
- What speeds do I need for different activities?
- Basic web browsing: 5 Mbps. HD video streaming: 25 Mbps. 4K streaming: 50 Mbps. Video conferencing (Zoom/Teams): 10 Mbps. Online gaming: 25 Mbps with low ping (<50ms). Remote work: 50+ Mbps recommended.
- What is ping/latency?
- Ping measures the round-trip time for a data packet to travel to a server and back, in milliseconds. Lower is better: <20ms excellent, 20-50ms good, 50-100ms acceptable, >100ms may cause lag in real-time applications.
- Why do results differ between speed test sites?
- Speed tests measure the connection to a specific server. Distance to the test server, server load, and routing paths affect results. Test with multiple services and average the results for a more accurate picture.