Find out what your internet connection is really doing.
Run a free, no-signup speed test and see your download speed, upload speed, ping and jitter in about 20 seconds — then compare it against what your provider promised.
This test runs entirely between your browser and our own server — no third party sees your results.
How the speed test works
Three short data exchanges with our server give you a full picture of your connection in seconds.
Latency check
A handful of small pings measure how long it takes data to reach the server and come back — your ping and jitter.
Download burst
The server sends data to your device as fast as your connection allows, measuring how quickly it arrives.
Upload burst
Your device sends data back to the server, measuring how quickly your connection pushes data out.
What download, upload, ping and jitter actually mean
Four numbers, four different jobs. Here's what each one tells you about your connection.
How fast data arrives
Determines how quickly pages load, videos stream and files download. Measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
How fast data leaves
Matters for video calls, cloud backups and sending large files. Usually lower than download on home connections.
Response time
The round-trip delay to the server, in milliseconds. Lower ping means a snappier connection for calls and gaming.
Consistency
How much your ping varies over time. Low, stable jitter means fewer dropped calls and less stutter in real time apps.
What counts as a good speed?
| Typical use | Recommended download | Recommended upload |
|---|---|---|
| Browsing, email, one video call | 10–25 Mbps | 3–5 Mbps |
| HD streaming, remote work | 25–50 Mbps | 5–10 Mbps |
| 4K streaming, online gaming | 50–100 Mbps | 10–20 Mbps |
| Multiple users, smart home, large uploads | 100+ Mbps | 20+ Mbps |
Getting an accurate reading
Speed tests are sensitive to conditions on your own network. A few quick checks make results far more reliable.
Pause other traffic. Streaming, downloads and cloud backups running elsewhere in the house will pull down your result.
Use a wired connection when possible. Wi-Fi signal strength and interference can cap your speed well below what your plan allows.
Test at different times of day. Congestion during peak evening hours can lower results even on a healthy connection.
Restart your router occasionally. Routers left running for weeks can slow down; a restart clears temporary issues.
Common questions
How does an internet speed test work?+
A speed test sends and receives small bursts of data between your device and a nearby test server. The time that transfer takes determines your download and upload speed, while a series of quick pings measures latency and jitter.
What is a good internet speed?+
For everyday browsing and video calls, around 25 Mbps download is generally enough. Households streaming in 4K, gaming online, or running several devices at once are better served by 100 Mbps or more, with upload speeds of at least 10–20 Mbps.
Why is my result lower than what I pay for?+
Results can be affected by Wi-Fi signal strength, the number of devices sharing your connection, network congestion at peak hours, older router hardware, or distance to the test server. Connecting a device directly to your router with an ethernet cable usually gives the most accurate reading.
What do ping and jitter mean?+
Ping is the time it takes a signal to travel to a server and back, measured in milliseconds — lower is better for gaming and calls. Jitter is how much that ping time varies moment to moment; a stable connection keeps jitter low and consistent.
Does this cost anything or need an account?+
No. The test is free, runs instantly in your browser, and doesn't require registration. Your IP address is used only to run the test and isn't stored.