Testing your internet speed is an efficient way of figuring out how close the on-paper internet performance is to the effective one. Therefore a simple and free test like that could serve you very well, especially if you are not confident about your internet plan. The process of testing your internet speed is simple and requires no technical knowledge from your end. Let us show you how.
1/How to test your Internet speed on PC, Mac and Linux
- Visit ubergizmo.speedtestcustom.com (no ads)
- Same benchmark as Speedtest.net By Ookla
- Click on the ‘Go’ button
- Wait a few seconds. While the test is running, refrain from opening any new browser tabs
- The results will automatically show up when the test is completed
Alternate online tests
Alternatively, you can also check out Google Fiber’s internet speed test.
- Visit the Google Fiber internet speed test website
- Hit the ‘Play’ button for the speed test to begin
- Wait a few seconds for the test to be completed
There are more options, which all work more or less the same way, such as (our favorites first):
- Fast.com (by Netflix)
- Xfinity Speed Test (Comcast)
- Verizon speed test
- Speakeasy speed test (by Megapath)
- HSI test
- AT&T Internet Speed Test (This site crashed our Windows!)
- Other Ookla-powered sites. Results will be the same as speedtest.net
2/How to test your Internet speed on iOS and Android
- Head up to the App Store or Play Store and search for ‘Speedtest by Ookla’
- Download and open it
- Hit the ‘Go’ button
- Wait a few seconds for the test to be completed. The results will then show up
If you encounter any problems while trying out the above or have a recommendation to make, feel free to shoot a comment down below.