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What is FAST. com measuring?
FAST.com speed test gives you an estimate of your current Internet speed. You will generally be able to get this speed from leading Internet services, which use globally distributed servers.
Why does FAST.com focus primarily on download speed?
Download speed is most relevant for people who are consuming content on the Internet, and we want FAST.com to be a very simple and fast speed test.
What about ping, latency, upload and other things?
When you click the “Show more info” button, you can see your upload speed and connection latency (ping).
FAST.com provides two different latency measurements for your Internet connection: “unloaded” and “loaded” with traffic. The difference between these two measurements is also called “bufferbloat”.
How are the results calculated?
To calculate your Internet speed, FAST.com performs a series of downloads from and uploads to Netflix servers and calculates the maximum speed your Internet connection can provide. More details are in our blog post.
Will the FAST.com speed test work everywhere in the world?
FAST.com will test Internet speed globally on any device (phone, laptop, or smart TV with browser).
Why is Netflix offering the FAST.com speed test?
We want our members to have a simple, quick, ad-free way to estimate the Internet speed that their ISP is providing.
What can I do if I’m not getting the speed I pay for?
If results from FAST.com and other internet speed tests (like dslreports.com or speedtest.net) often show less speed than you have paid for, you can ask your ISP about the results.
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Disappointed with your results? See our FAQs section for tips on how to improve your speeds. You can also enter your zip code below to compare internet providers in your area—it may be time to upgrade.
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How much internet speed do I need?
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You need at least 25 Mbps download speeds and 3 Mbps upload speeds to effectively stream, game, download, and Zoom online with minimal slowdowns and buffering.
But if you live with three or more people, you’ll be better off with 100 Mbps download speeds and 10 Mbps upload speeds to support more users and bandwidth-heavy tasks.
Use our quick tool to test how much bandwidth you need for your home Wi-Fi network.
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What is the fastest type of internet?
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Fiber internet is the fastest type of internet connection. It uses cables made of bundled fiber-optic strands to transmit large amounts of data with light signals. Most fiber internet plans give you 1,000 Mbps speeds, although some providers can get you speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps or even 5,000 Mbps. Fiber is also the only type of internet that gives you symmetrical upload speeds—so your uploads will be just as fast as your downloads.
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Why is my internet so slow?
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Your internet can be slow for many reasons.
Your internet plan may be too slow for your needs, your modem or router may be out of date, your router may be on the fritz, or you might have too many people using your Wi-Fi at the same time. We can help you identify where the problem is and how to fix it.
How to Fix Slow Internet
How can I improve my internet speed?
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You can improve your internet speed by upgrading to a faster plan, updating your equipment, or taking simpler measures like closing out apps and browser windows. We can walk you through 10 steps to improve your internet speed in just 15 minutes.
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What is a good internet speed? | How much internet speed do I need? | What is the fastest type of internet? | Why is my internet so slow? | How can I improve my internet speed? | Do I need a faster router? | How do I get faster internet? | Who are the fastest internet providers? | What is a good upload and download speed? | Why doesn’t my internet speed match my plan? | What to do if your internet speed is slower than expected | How to make sense of your speed test results | How to test your Wi-Fi speed
Who are the fastest internet providers?
What is a good upload and download speed?
Why doesn’t my internet speed match my plan?
What to do if your internet speed is slower than expected
How to make sense of your speed test results
How to test your Wi-Fi speed
What is a good internet speed?
A good internet speed is at least 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
These internet speeds are the bare minimum for a broadband connection as defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). But you’ll get better results with an internet plan that supports download speeds between 40–100 Mbps.
That said, no one wants to overpay for internet speed. You can use our How Much Speed Do You Need? Tool to generate a personalized internet speed recommendation based on how your household uses the internet. Find that sweet spot of sufficient download speed without overpaying for speed you won’t use.
| Internet speed | How fast is this? | What you can do |
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| 0–5 Mbps | Very slow | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
| 5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
| 40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
| 100–500 Mbps | Very fast | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
| 500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
| 1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
Find Your Ideal Internet Speed
How much internet speed do I need?
You need at least 25 Mbps download speeds and 3 Mbps upload speeds to effectively stream, game, download, and Zoom online with minimal slowdowns and buffering.
But if you live with three or more people, you’ll be better off with 100 Mbps download speeds and 10 Mbps upload speeds to support more users and bandwidth-heavy tasks.
Use our quick tool to test how much bandwidth you need for your home Wi-Fi network.
What is the fastest type of internet?
Fiber internet is the fastest type of internet connection. It uses cables made of bundled fiber-optic strands to transmit large amounts of data with light signals. Most fiber internet plans give you 1,000 Mbps speeds, although some providers can get you speeds of up to 2,000 Mbps or even 5,000 Mbps. Fiber is also the only type of internet that gives you symmetrical upload speeds—so your uploads will be just as fast as your downloads.
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Why is my internet so slow?
Your internet can be slow for many reasons. Your internet plan may be too slow for your needs, your modem or router may be out of date, your router may be on the fritz, or you might have too many people using your Wi-Fi at the same time.
We can help you identify where the problem is and how to fix it.
How to Fix Slow Internet
How can I improve my internet speed?
You can improve your internet speed by upgrading to a faster plan, updating your equipment, or taking simpler measures like closing out apps and browser windows. We can walk you through 10 steps to improve your internet speed in just 15 minutes.
10 Steps to a Faster Wi-Fi Connection
Do I need a faster router?
You need a faster router if your current router is using outdated Wi-Fi standards. Anything older than Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) doesn’t get you appropriate speeds equal to what’s capable on most high-speed internet connections.
Even a router that’s just a few years old might not meet appropriate speed standards, depending on your connection. Look into your router’s spects to see its Wi-Fi standards and max speeds and get a new router if it’s an older model. We have more information on when and how to replace an outdated router.
How to Replace Your Outdated Router
How do I get faster internet?
You can get faster internet by upgrading your internet plan. If you can’t upgrade your current speeds and feel stuck with bad service, you can also switch to a new provider.
Run a search with your zip code to see what kinds of speeds you can get in your area.
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Who are the fastest internet providers?
The fastest internet providers are Google Fiber, Verizon Fios, Xfinity, Metronet, and Cox. All of those internet providers offer fiber or cable internet plans with gigabit speeds. See our report on the Fastest Internet Providers.
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What is a good upload and download speed?
A download speed of 25 Mbps and an upload of 3 Mbps is good for most people. That’s enough to let one or two Wi-Fi users play online games, stream video in HD, and attend Zoom meetings with minimal slowdowns or buffering. You will likely want a faster speed if you live in a larger household or do more activities online.
| Typical speed range | Max speeds up to | More information | |
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| DSL | 10–25 Mbps | 140 Mbps | Learn more about DSL |
| Cable | 50–100 Mbps | 1,200 Mbps | Learn more about cable internet |
| Fiber | 100+ Mbps | 10,000 Mbps | Learn more about fiber internet |
| Satellite | 15–25 Mbps (3–5 Mbps after data cap) |
100 Mbps | Learn more about satellite internet |
| Fixed wireless | 20–30 Mbps | 1,000 Mbps | Learn more about fixed-wireless |
Not sure how much speed you need, exactly? Use our quick tool to test how much bandwidth you need for your home Wi-Fi network.
Why doesn’t my internet speed match my plan?
You likely won’t ever see the maximum speed advertised by your provider in the speed test, but your speed test results should come close. The speeds promised by your internet plan are the max speeds you can expect. Most of the time, your internet speeds will fluctuate within a small range of that max speed. What you see on the speed test is simply where your internet speeds are currently.
Internet providers will state “up to” when advertising maximum speeds because many variables can prevent you from hitting that top speed. You may even see disclaimers like “wireless speeds may vary” because Wi-Fi speeds are always inconsistent no matter what provider you choose—it’s just how Wi-Fi works.
For example, there may be issues with the provider’s service area, like faulty connections somewhere within the neighborhood. Speed may be slow because you’re using the internet at peak times, or your router may be outdated.
Roots may be growing into the cable buried in your yard.
What to do if your internet speed is slower than expected
There are several reasons why your speed test results might not be as fast as you expected. Try these tips to see if you can get a more accurate reading:
- Temporarily disable your firewall (but don’t forget to turn it back on afterward) and rerun the test.
- Reboot your modem and router, and rerun the test.
- Unplug your router from the modem, plug a desktop or laptop into the modem’s Ethernet port, and rerun the test.
- If you have a wireless gateway rather than a separate modem and router, plug a desktop or laptop into one of the Ethernet ports, and rerun the test.
If you see inconsistent results, there might be a bottleneck on your end. You can troubleshoot poor internet speeds with our guide on how to fix slow internet. But your internet connection may just be slow either from your plan or your internet type.
If nothing helps, call your internet provider or look for a new one.
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How to make sense of your speed test results
Here’s a brief overview of what your speed test results mean and how they affect your internet’s performance. For more in-depth information, check out our consumer’s guide to internet speed.
Download speed
The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed
The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (ping)
The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
Provider
A company that provides internet services in a local area. Examples include Xfinity, Spectrum, and Google Fiber.
IP address
Internet protocol address—the unique numerical code that identifies an internet-connected device and its geographic location.
Server location
The location of the server you connect to in order to run the speed test.
How do I test my Wi-Fi speed?
You can use our internet speed test to check your Wi-Fi speed. Just follow these steps.
Test your Wi-Fi speed with a separate modem and router
Step 1: Run our speed test on a smartphone, tablet, or laptop connected to your Wi-Fi network while standing next to your router and record the speed test results.
Step 2: Connect a wired desktop or laptop to one of the wireless gateway’s Ethernet ports.
Step 3: Rerun our speed test with the wired connection, and compare the results against the first Wi-Fi speed test.If you see a huge difference between the two tests, check out our guide on what to do if you’re experiencing slow Wi-Fi.
Looking for an easy way to test and track your internet speed on your phone?
Download our free, easy-to-use speed test app for quick and reliable results.
Looking for provider speed test results?
AT&T
Avg. Speed: 56.92 Mbps*
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Xfinity
Avg. Speed: 90.23 Mbps*
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CenturyLink
Avg. Speed: 26.93 Mbps*
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Spectrum
Avg. Speed: 65.59 Mbps*
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Frontier
Avg. Speed: 61.28 Mbps*
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Verizon
Avg. Speed: 93.76 Mbps*
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*Average of HighSpeedInternet.com speed test results for all provider’s users.
Sources
- Federal Communications Commission, “Measuring Fixed Broadband — Eighth Report,” December 14, 2018. Accessed September 30, 2021.
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How to check internet speed?
Our speedtest will help you measure the speed and quality of your device’s internet connection.
It does this with several successive tests that analyze various data about your internet connection, namely: ping (latency), download speed and upload speed . Each of these values reflects the quality of the connection, you can read more about them below. This will help you understand the end result of the speed test. But before we get to it, let’s first discuss how each speed test is performed. nine0003
How to check download speed?
The download speed test is performed by opening several connections to the server and simultaneously downloading a large data file on all connections. This approach ensures that the entire bandwidth of the Internet connection is maximized, and thus the maximum bandwidth can be measured. The value of bandwidth in relation to the measured time in the end gives the speed of Internet access available for downloading. nine0003
How can I check the download speed?
The download speed test is performed by changing the download analysis sequence.
Several connections to the test server are opened again. Instead of downloading a file, a large random data file is created on the device and sent across all connections to the server. Sending data to a server over a network using multiple streams provides a measurement of maximum throughput. Again, the value of bandwidth over time gives the speed of Internet access available for downloading data. nine0003
How to check ping?
During a ping test, your device sends a small packet of data over the network to a test server on the Internet. When the server receives this packet, it sends it back to your device. The time it takes to send a packet of data from your device to the server and from the server to your device is called latency, or ping. To achieve an accurate result, several ping tests are carried out, while the final result is their average value. nine0003
Speedcheck speed test checks all this automatically. But, in order to carry out the most accurate speed test, one important aspect must be taken into account.
You need to choose the right tool. It depends on what device you will use — phone, tablet or computer. To run speedtest on a computer, use the web application on our website. For the most accurate results on mobile devices, please download our app for iOS or Android. This is especially important when performing a Wi-Fi speed test. Due to the poor performance of browsers on mobile devices, we suggest that you use a mobile application specially developed by us and optimized for them in order to provide the most accurate results. nine0003
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What is download speed?
This is the speed at which your device can receive data from the Internet (download speed). It is calculated by dividing the total data throughput in a given period of time by its duration. Therefore, its unit of measurement is denoted by units of data per time. Most commonly, download speeds are expressed in Megabits per second (Mbps or Mb/s), although other units are also common, such as Kilobits per second (Kbps or Kb/s) or Megabytes per second (MB/s and MB/s).
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What is download speed?
Unlike download speed, upload speed refers to the amount of data that your device can send to the Internet (upload speed). It is calculated in the same way and is therefore indicated in the same units.
What is ping (latency)?
Ping displays the data transfer time it takes for the signal to reach its destination. In this context, it represents the time it takes for a data packet to complete its network journey and have the server confirm that it has been received. Ping is most commonly expressed in milliseconds (ms). This is the responsiveness value of your internet connection. nine0003
Why check internet speed?
Because knowing your internet connection speed allows you to a) make sure you get what you pay for from your ISP and b) adjust your expectations about what types of applications you can run without problems on your network . To see your real speed, conduct an Internet speed test at different times of the day.
Our speedtest will help you with this. Just click on the «Start test» button and in a few seconds you will see the result. Do you want to compare the results of inspections for yesterday and today? There is nothing easier! Create an account and you will always be able to view the history of your previous checks. nine0003
What internet speed do I need?
It is important to understand that different usage scenarios require different speeds. Therefore, when measuring the speed of the Internet connection, keep in mind that the question «What Internet speed do I need?» you can only answer for what you want to use your internet connection for. For example, for comfortable web browsing, 1-2 Mbps will be enough, but to watch video content from Netflix in 4K resolution, you will need at least 25 Mbps. For online games, first of all, ping is important, and the lower it is, the better. And for publishing content on the web, such as uploading a large video file to Youtube or hosting a video conference in Zoom, your outgoing bandwidth will be important, and the more it is, the better.
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Internet speed test online: Internet speed meter
YS-Speedtest is one of the most accurate and high-quality services for measuring and testing Internet speed.
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Every day, millions of people request a speed test online and want to know the real Internet speed provided by the provider, why is it so important and why you need to know the speed provided by Internet providers. nine0003
Test your internet speeds
Are you wondering if your internet connection speed meets the requirements or not? Well, in that case, you need to check your internet speed to find out the answer! And you can also find out the Internet coverage area 3G / 4G.
There are several ways to check the speed of the Internet, one of the simplest and most affordable is Internet Speed Test (Online Internet Speed Test). nine0010
What is an internet speed test?
The Internet Speed Test is an effective way to measure your maximum speed — how fast you can upload and download data — by accessing nearby test servers.
Simply put, it mimics everyone’s online activity in a controlled setting by downloading sample files and writing speed.
Key Points to Consider When Testing Internet Speed
There are a few things to keep in mind when performing an Internet speed test. So, we have listed a few things that you need to keep in mind before doing this. nine0003
1.) Download speed
The speed at which your connection delivers information to your computer per second is called download speed. Thus, it is usually measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
2.) Download speed
It is also measured in Mbps to keep track of the amount of data your internet sends to your computers.
3.) Ping (Latency)
Ping, commonly known as latency, is defined as the time it takes to send and receive data. It is measured in milliseconds in the online Wi-Fi speed test. nine0003
Similar to delay, network jitter is also measured in milliseconds.
However, they are defined as congestion generated by internet connections. Thus, it usually causes delays in streaming video, audio, online games and movies.
How the online internet speed test works
Testing, checking the internet speed of your network is measured by connecting your device to a remote server.
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To successfully perform an online Internet speed test, your location and the server closest to you are determined. nine0003
Once the server location is established, the online network speed test sends a ping to the server that responds to you. This whole process is completed within a few milliseconds and is called a ping test. After that, tests of the speed of downloading and uploading your Internet are measured.
Why you should check your internet speed
It’s important to check your internet speed from time to time. Since most of us nowadays do our day to day work duties, study online, watch media content, use social networks and more on our devices, they can often clutter up your overall internet speed by storing a lot of cache and internet cookies which might make you think, «Oh, I need to test my internet speed.
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The online speed test also helps you test your current service provider’s broadband speed. If your existing ISP is not giving you the promised speed, switch to another ISP!
How does internet speed affect your internet experience?
Have you ever wondered what internet speed you need? Most people don’t. They also don’t ask themselves what top speed they can experience online.
Both questions directly affect the results of the internet speed test. nine0003
Just like jumping on a freeway or an interstate highway, you want to go as fast as you can safely. The faster you drive, the faster you will reach your destination.
Speedtest — People care about how quickly information from websites reaches them and don’t like having to wait for it — no matter what they do online.
Having said that, if you could get faster internet speeds from your (or other) ISP, you would probably want it. It might not seem like much of a difference at first, but overall your web experience can be more fluid.
