A speed test measures the performance of your internet connection, including download speed, upload speed, and latency (ping). It provides a quick way to check the quality and reliability of your internet service.
Key Metrics:
- Download Speed: How fast data is transferred from the internet to your device (measured in Mbps).
- Upload Speed: How fast data is sent from your device to the internet (measured in Mbps).
- Ping (Latency): The time it takes for a signal to travel to a server and back (measured in milliseconds, ms).
Popular Speed Test Tools:
- Speedtest by Ookla
- Google Speed Test (search "speed test" on Google)
- Fast.com (by Netflix)
Running a speed test helps ensure you're getting the internet speed you're paying for and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
