How this test works
Ping, download and upload in sequence
The browser checks responsiveness, tests both transfer directions and combines the measurements into a practical connection rating.
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Broadband speed explained
What Does a Broadband Speed Test Measure?
A broadband speed test checks how quickly data downloads and uploads, then measures ping and jitter to show how responsive and stable the connection feels for browsing, streaming, gaming and video calls.
Video calls freezing or games lagging?
Run a quick speed test to measure download, upload, ping and jitter, identify whether the issue is your Wi‑Fi, router or provider.
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Connection summary
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Connection type
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See whether your result looks basic, superfast, ultrafast or gigabit.
Consistency
Run test for stability
Compare average and peak download performance.
Note: Results are estimates. Location and ISP may be approximate, and Wi‑Fi, VPNs or congestion can affect speeds.
Privacy: The recent results feed is anonymous. It does not store IP addresses; it only shows speed, quality, broad provider/location and device-type context.
Recent broadband tests
Trophies mark the three fastest download results currently shown; the snail marks the slowest.
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Calls freeze despite good speedCheck packet loss and instability that a basic speed result can miss.
Broadband Switching & Rights
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