Speed Test
Speed tests measure your current connection’s maximum speed – how fast your device can upload and download information – by accessing nearby test servers. The test mimics your online activity in a controlled setting by downloading sample files and recording speeds.
Definitions
- Download Speed: How fast you can pull data from the server to your location, measured in megabits per second (Mbps)
- Upload Speed: How fast you send data to others, measured in megabits per second (Mbps)
- Megabits per second (Mbps): A unit of measure for your bandwidth, similar to MPH for miles per hour
- Latency: The time (typically in milliseconds) it takes for your data to travel to its destination and return to you
- Ping: A tool to measure latency between your computer and a remote destination