Being without internet irritates anyone, mainly because the slowdown in the network happens when we need the service the most, which for some means the very manifestation of 'Murphy's Law'. On the other hand, the technology can help identify the connection speed through the ping test, avoiding inconvenience and failures when trying to carry out activities that require a high connection.
What is ping testing?
Test and ping is an assessment that measures the round-trip process time in transmitting data between your device and the server. Measuring ping – also known as latency – can be very useful when we need to be sure of the efficiency of the internet to carry out any activity on the cell phone, especially those that will require more of the network, updating software, using GPS or playing online games.
The test is measured in milliseconds (ms) and it is necessary to download specialized apps to track and record the speed on your smartphone. The higher the ping value, the slower the internet connection, and the lower the result numbers, the greater the connection efficiency.
There are several app options to measure the speed of devices, among the best known are Speedtest and Fast Speed, both available for Android and iOS. A curiosity is that Fast Speed is developed by Netflix and both it and Speedtest are free.
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how to measure mobile internet speed?
1. After downloading, as soon as you open the app, it will indicate the number that corresponds to the internet speed, whether on 4G or WiFi. If you want detailed information, just click on “More info”. To retake the test, tap the little arrow that forms a circle.
The ideal ping, especially for those who play online, is 30 ms, reaching 5 ms without promising the connection so much. The rate from 100 ms starts to affect the entire navigation.
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