A maioria dos fornecedores de Internet anunciam as velocidades máximas disponíveis, pelo que não é invulgar ver uma diferença entre as suas velocidades reais e as velocidades para as quais se inscreveu. Um teste de velocidade da Internet é uma forma definitiva de testar a velocidade e a qualidade da ligação à Internet do seu actual fornecedor de serviços Internet.

Use TestMySpeed to conduct an internet test in under a minute. All you have to do is click start and our test will run diagnostics behind the scenes and provide your speed test results. 

An internet speed test measures the following:

• Download and Upload Speeds: These represent how fast you can download files from the internet and upload files to the internet, respectively.
• Ping Time: This is the time it takes for a signal to travel from your computer to a server and back.

These results help gauge the performance of your internet connection and confirm whether or not the speeds you pay for actually hold up.

ISP throttling is when your internet provider intentionally slows down your connection. This may happen due to network congestion or your ISP limiting certain types of traffic. A quick WiFi speed test can confirm whether or not your provider is throttling your connection.

A number of factors can cause slow internet, such as network congestion, or how far you are from your home WiFi router. Running a bandwidth test can help gauge how far off it is from the speeds you pay for. If you can’t solve your internet issues on your own, try reaching out to your internet provider to find a solution.

There are a number of things you can do to improve your WiFi speed including. Some of the most effective tips include:

• Place your router in a central location.
• Avoid placing your router near metal objects or appliances.
• Use a WiFi extender
• Update your router’s firmware.