Internet speed test
Check how fast your connection really is. The test measures latency first, then download and upload speed against the closest server.
- Download
- — Mbps
- Upload
- — Mbps
- Ping
- — ms
- Jitter
- — ms
Recent results
Your results will appear here.
How to get an accurate result
- Close apps and tabs that use the network, and pause streaming or downloads.
- Connect your device by cable if you can, or stand close to your router.
- Run the test two or three times and compare the results.
Guide
What the speed test measures
The test reports four numbers. Download speed is how fast data reaches your device, which matters for streaming and browsing. Upload speed is how fast you send data, which matters for video calls and cloud backups. Ping is the round-trip time to a server, and jitter is how much that time varies. Gamers and video callers care most about low ping and low jitter.
What speed do you actually need
As a rough guide, HD streaming uses about 5 Mbit/s, 4K streaming about 15 to 25 Mbit/s, and a video call 2 to 5 Mbit/s each way. A household adds these up, so several people streaming and working at once need more. For most homes, 100 Mbit/s covers everyday use, and 300 Mbit/s or more suits large families and heavy cloud work.
Why results change from one test to the next
Wi-Fi quality, the distance to your router, other devices on the network, the time of day and the distance to the test server all change the result. Neighbours sharing the same cable or mobile cell can slow things down in the evening. Run the test two or three times and take the middle value.
How to get a faster connection
Restart your router, move closer to it or plug in with a cable, and close apps that download in the background. If the wired result is far below your plan, contact your provider with the figures and the time of the test. Upgrading old routers and using the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band often helps.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good internet speed?
For one or two people, 50 to 100 Mbps covers streaming, video calls and browsing. Households with many devices or 4K streaming benefit from 200 Mbps or more. Upload speed matters for video calls and sending large files.
Why is my speed lower than what my provider advertises?
Advertised speeds are usually the best case. Wi-Fi quality, distance from the router, other devices, network congestion at peak hours and the distance to the test server all lower the result.
What are ping and jitter?
Ping is the time a small message takes to reach the server and come back, in milliseconds. Jitter is how much that time changes from one message to the next. Low values matter most for gaming and video calls.