One of the main complaints from internet users is that the connection is slow. The best way to find out if the speed is within the contracted limit or if you have a problem on the local network is by doing a test. Below, see 3 ways to check your connection speed.
For Google
The simplest way to perform this measurement is by searching for the terms “internet speed test” on Google. just 30 seconds, the service calculates download and upload speeds and latency. The tool is a Google partnership with the Measurement Lab (M-Lab).
Currently, the search engine can measure connection speeds of up to 700 Mbps. Therefore, the test may show lower results for connections greater than this value.
1. Go to google.com or type in the address bar of the browser
2. Search for “internet speed test”;
3. Tap "Run speed test":
4. First, the tool will measure the download speed and then the upload speed:
5. Finally, it will display the result like this:
By SpeedTest
1. Connect your putador to the network you want to test (by Wi-Fi, cable, 3G or 4G) and go to the website of SpeedTest from Ookla. You can test the access speed on a server of your choice or let the application select the ideal server for the test. When you want to start, click on “Start”.
2. The meter evaluates the Ping response time, which is the step used to measure the connection between devices, and download and upload speeds.
3. At the end of the test, the results are displayed and it is still possible to stop previous measurements, clicking on the “Results” button, to analyze the variation in the speed of the contracted service.
It is worth remembering that a plan that offers “10 Mega”, for example, does not mean a download speed of 10 megabytes per second, since transfer speeds are measured in bits per second, not in bytes. o Each byte is equivalent to 8 bits, so the real speed is 1/8 of the value in megabytes, that is, 1,25 Mbps.
SpeedTest is also available for Android and iOS, which allows you to measure 4G internet speed.
By Fast.
1. If you prefer, you can also use the Nearly., a Netflix website that uses the same system as SpeedTest, but is much simpler and more basic. Just access the website and see the result on the screen.
2. Click on “Show more information” to see more details of the test:
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What is rated in the speed test?
- Download speed: is how quickly information is transferred to you. It affects, for example, the loading time of a video on YouTube. Download speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
- Upload speed: is how fast you can transfer information to the network. This speed determines how long it takes you to post a photo on Instagram. Upload speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
- Latency (ping): is how quickly you send information and receive a response from the server. This information is affected by the speed contracted by the operator and also by the distance you are from the server. It's important for anyone who wants an online game to run smoothly or for video calls not to crash. Latency is measured in milliseconds (ms).
Why does each test show a different result?
Did you take the test more than once and notice different values? Or did you do all three tests and each one showed a different result? Don't despair, this is normal and can happen for a few reasons, such as:
- changes in network conditions;
- differences in ways of performing the test;
- differences in the location of test servers.
