Internet Speed Test

Test your internet connection in about 20 seconds. Press Start to measure your ping, download speed and upload speed.

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What the results mean

ResultWhat it measuresWhy it matters
DownloadData coming to youStreaming, browsing, downloading apps and games
UploadData you sendVideo calls, posting videos, cloud backups, live streaming
PingRound-trip delay in millisecondsGaming and calls feel laggy when it is high
JitterHow much ping variesHigh jitter causes choppy calls and rubber-banding in games

How much speed do you need?

ActivityDownload per device
Email, web browsing, music1–5 Mbps
HD video call3–4 Mbps (and similar upload)
HD (1080p) streaming5–8 Mbps
4K streaming15–25 Mbps
Online gaming3–10 Mbps, with low ping

Add these up for everyone who uses the internet at the same time. A family of four streaming in 4K on two TVs while two people are on video calls needs roughly 60 Mbps or more.

Tips for an accurate test

  1. Pause downloads, cloud backups and streaming on other devices.
  2. Test close to your router, or connect with an Ethernet cable to check the speed coming into your home.
  3. Close other browser tabs and turn off your VPN for the test.
  4. Run the test two or three times, at different times of day, and compare.

How to improve slow internet

  • Restart your modem and router: unplug them for 30 seconds.
  • Move the router to a central, open spot away from walls and microwaves.
  • Use the 5 GHz or 6 GHz Wi-Fi band when you are near the router.
  • Consider a mesh Wi-Fi system for large homes or upgrade an old router.
  • If wired speeds are still well below your plan, contact your internet provider.

Only care about latency? The ping test runs a longer latency check. You can also see your IP address and provider.

Last reviewed October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How does this speed test work?

It measures three things in your browser. Ping is the time a tiny message takes to reach our server and come back. Download speed is how fast test data arrives, using several connections at once like a real download. Upload speed is how fast your device can send data back.

Why is my result lower than the speed I pay for?

Wi-Fi is the most common reason: walls, distance and other devices all slow it down. Other apps downloading in the background, an old router, a VPN, or a busy time of day can also lower the result. For the most accurate number, test on a computer plugged into the router with a cable.

What is a good internet speed?

For one person, 25 Mbps download is enough for 4K streaming and video calls. Busy households with several people streaming, gaming and working from home are usually happier with 100 Mbps or more. Upload speed matters most for video calls, live streaming and backing up files.

What is the difference between Mbps and MB/s?

Internet speeds are measured in megabits per second (Mbps). File sizes and download managers often use megabytes per second (MB/s). One byte is 8 bits, so 100 Mbps is about 12.5 MB/s.

Does the test use my data allowance?

Yes. A test on a fast connection can transfer around 100 to 200 MB. On mobile data or a capped plan, keep that in mind before running it several times.

What do ping and jitter mean for gaming?

Ping (latency) is the delay before anything happens, and jitter is how much that delay jumps around. For online games and video calls, a ping under about 50 ms and jitter under about 10 ms usually feel smooth.