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What do my results mean?

  • Download Speed

    This number shows how fast your device downloads data from the Internet. It’s measured in megabits per second - Mbps.

  • Upload Speed

    This number shows how fast your device uploads data to the Internet, also measured in Mbps.

  • Ping

    Measured in milliseconds, this shows the time it takes for a small data set to be transmitted from your device to a server on the Internet and back to your device again.

  • Jitter

    Jitter frequency indicates how much ping changes over time.

  • Service Provider

    Includes the name of your ISP (internet service provider) and your public IP address.

  • Host

    The host is a central computer or device that is connected to the Internet and offers services to other computers or devices.

Factors that can affect your results

  • Individual Device Speed

    There is a difference between the internet speed to your location and what gets to a single device, like a computer, at your location. This test shows the speed to a device. Sometimes, the results might be lower than the internet plan speed because of factors you can't control, like WIFI conditions and device abilities.

  • Connection Type

    The decision to use a wireless (WIFI) or wired connection can affect how fast the internet is. Choosing an Ethernet connection can improve data transfer rates, especially for tests that involve higher bandwidths. Using suitable cabling, such as Category 6 (Cat 6) ensures the best performance and accuracy in speed tests.

  • Router Placement

    To optimize signal distribution, place networking hardware such as gateways, routers, and access points strategically. By putting these devices in central locations without obstructions, signal loss can be reduced, and coverage can be increased, which will enhance the efficiency of data transmission across the network.

  • Device Limitations

    The performance of network-connected devices can vary depending on things like hardware features, how old they are, and how many other devices are using the network at the same time. The more devices joining a network can compete for the limited bandwidth, which can reduce the speed of each device due to higher network traffic.

  • Software Updates

    It is important to keep the software versions of both browsers and operating systems current for optimal compatibility with changing internet protocols and standards. Software that is not updated may cause problems and conflicts that could affect the speed test results' precision and dependability.

  • Background Noise

    Other data traffic from background processes like running apps and programs as well as network activities can interfere with speed measurements, reducing their reliability. It is essential to minimize such overhead and ensure a clean testing environment to get accurate and useful information about internet performance.