You connect to the internet using all kinds of devices. But are you getting the speeds you deserve? Find out with free native apps from Ookla Speedtest that measure the speed of your broadband, cellular or Wi-Fi connection.
Speedtest.net
- An internet speed test measures the connection speed and quality of your connected device to the internet. It does so by running multiple consecutive tests that analyze different aspects of your internet connection, namely ping (latency), download speed, and upload speed.Each of these values represents the connection's specific qualities, which you can read more about in the paragraph after.
- Millions of people each day use the Speedtest website and mobile apps to test their internet speed. Now, the most accurate and convenient way to test your speed lives on your Windows desktop. Get your ping, download, and upload speeds within seconds - Troubleshoot or verify the speed you were promised - Track prior tests with detailed.
Speedtest Att
The test that started it all. Measure the speed of your broadband connection with a single click at Speedtest.net.
Available in 17 languages. Speedtest for Windows Speedtest for macOS Our mission at Speedtest by Ookla® is to make the internet faster by providing data and insights on real-world internet speeds. With billions of tests worldwide, we meet you where you are with apps for the devices you use most. Check your broadband connection with our internet speed checker. Click 'Start Test' to run a broadband speed test and see if you are receiving the speeds advertised by your Internet Service Provider. Use our speed checker to test your home broadband. Test your throughput broadband speed using your home computer and TalkTalk phone line.
Mobile apps
Discover the speed of your mobile connection with easy, one-tap testing—accurate anywhere thanks to our massive global server network.
Desktop apps
Now there's no need to fire up your browser to take a Speedtest. Instead, check your connection straight from your desktop with the touch of a button.
Browser extension
Speedtest is now available for Chrome. Launch the app from your toolbar to quickly test your internet performance without interrupting your web experience.
TV app
Find out if your internet connection is slow or your shows are just slow to load with the free Speedtest Apple TV app. You'll uncover interesting stats like your download and upload speeds whenever you're ready to watch.
Command line interface app
Speedtest CLI brings the trusted technology and global server network behind Speedtest to the command line.
Speedtest VPN™
Speedtest VPN ensures your online privacy and security from the convenience of your Speedtest® mobile application.
Our free to use speed test gives an accurate calculation of the speed of your internet connection at the time the test was taken. The test uses the most modern methodology rigorously tested over a number of years of development and has been shown to be accurate from low speed (sub 1 Mbps) through to high speed (over 7 Gigabites Per Second) connections.
Any speed test is a 'snapshot' of the speed of the internet connection at the particular time the broadband speed test is run. There are a number of interconnecting elements that will affect the result of the speed test, including the processor load on the computer, the load on your home network, the load on the local exchange, the load on your ISP and the load on the speed test Servers.
To get the most accurate result it is recommended that the test is taken on a device connected by wired ethernet cable to the router. However, this is not always realistic as most people and devices connect to the router (hub) via WiFi. So if the test is being run over WiFi it is recommended that the device is in the same room as the router and the device WiFi strength indicator shows the maximum connection to the router.
It is also recommended that in order for the test result not be affected by other the devices the network that it ensured that no other devices are performing high bandwidth actions such as playing games, watching BBC iPlayer or downloading data files (such as photos, movies, applications, etc). Also look out for software updates (such as Windows Update) running as these can consume a large amount of bandwidth.
Differing times of the day can produce different speed test results as there may be more users of the internet via the local exchange depending on the time of day. eg late afternoon as children come home from school and start using their home internet connection.
Now there's no need to fire up your browser to take a Speedtest. Instead, check your connection straight from your desktop with the touch of a button.
Browser extension
Speedtest is now available for Chrome. Launch the app from your toolbar to quickly test your internet performance without interrupting your web experience.
TV app
Find out if your internet connection is slow or your shows are just slow to load with the free Speedtest Apple TV app. You'll uncover interesting stats like your download and upload speeds whenever you're ready to watch.
Command line interface app
Speedtest CLI brings the trusted technology and global server network behind Speedtest to the command line.
Speedtest VPN™
Speedtest VPN ensures your online privacy and security from the convenience of your Speedtest® mobile application.
Our free to use speed test gives an accurate calculation of the speed of your internet connection at the time the test was taken. The test uses the most modern methodology rigorously tested over a number of years of development and has been shown to be accurate from low speed (sub 1 Mbps) through to high speed (over 7 Gigabites Per Second) connections.
Any speed test is a 'snapshot' of the speed of the internet connection at the particular time the broadband speed test is run. There are a number of interconnecting elements that will affect the result of the speed test, including the processor load on the computer, the load on your home network, the load on the local exchange, the load on your ISP and the load on the speed test Servers.
To get the most accurate result it is recommended that the test is taken on a device connected by wired ethernet cable to the router. However, this is not always realistic as most people and devices connect to the router (hub) via WiFi. So if the test is being run over WiFi it is recommended that the device is in the same room as the router and the device WiFi strength indicator shows the maximum connection to the router.
It is also recommended that in order for the test result not be affected by other the devices the network that it ensured that no other devices are performing high bandwidth actions such as playing games, watching BBC iPlayer or downloading data files (such as photos, movies, applications, etc). Also look out for software updates (such as Windows Update) running as these can consume a large amount of bandwidth.
Differing times of the day can produce different speed test results as there may be more users of the internet via the local exchange depending on the time of day. eg late afternoon as children come home from school and start using their home internet connection.
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Additionally, some older computers and mobile devices may not be able to achieve the maximum possible speed of the internet connection. This can be down to older CPU's or limited network interfaces - some older generation network interfaces will be limited to 100 Mbps.