How to Test Web Speed

Your connection's speed affects the time it takes websites to load.

The Internet is a convenient way of accessing important information. The speed of your Internet connection plays a significant role in your Web browsing experience. To make sure that your Internet speed is at the level it is supposed to be, perform a speed test. You can use the "Speed Test," Speak Easy" and "Bandwidth Place" websites to check your Internet speed.

Instructions

Speed Test

1. Go to the Speed Test website (see Resources).

2. Select a city. The website will measure the speed between your location and that city.

3. Click "Begin Test." Wait for the test results for upload and download speed.

Speak Easy

1. Go to the Speak Easy website (see Resources).

2. Select a city from the map. The test will begin automatically after you click on a city.

3. Wait for the test results to display. After the speed test is completed, you see will your download and upload speeds.

Bandwidth Place

1. Access the Bandwidth Place website (see Resources).

2. Click "Start Test."

3. Wait for the test results.

Resources

• Speed Test: Test Internet Speed
• Speak Easy: Download and Upload Speed Test
• Bandwidth Place: Internet Speed Test