How to Test My Internet Speed in Canada

Testing your Internet speed takes less than one minute.

Internet connection speeds can vary greatly from dial-up to a cable connection. If your computer seems to be downloading webpages slowly, you may wish to verify whether it is a result of your connection limitations or merely a product of a slow Internet server. You may also need to test your Internet connection speed to make sure your Internet service provider has set the proper speed limits for your connection. Testing your Internet speed in Canada requires no additional steps than if done in the United States.

Things You'll Need

• Internet browser

Instructions

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Navigate to speedtest.net in your Internet browser.

3. Click the yellow star to begin your Internet connection speed test. The yellow star represents an Internet server that speedtest.net has determined is physically located closest to you. Verify the yellow star is a Canadian city. After the website completes your test, it will display your speed results.

Tips & Warnings

• Speedtest.net also provides you with your Internet connection's ping. Ping is a measure of the quality of your connection - the lower the ping, the better.

• Verify that your Java is up to date, as speedtest.net and all other speed testing websites use Java as the speed test interface.

• Although other websites offer Internet speed meters, speedtest.net allows you to choose the server location, instead of automatically defaulting to a server in the United States.

References

• Speedtest.net: The Global Broadband Speed Test