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Improved Internet speed tests can enhance QoS and QoE

4 Sept 2013 Improved Internet speed tests can enhance QoS and QoE. Al Morton. Network Technologies AT&T Labs

Understanding broadband speed measurements

The Ookla/Speedtest tests are also much more likely to be conducted to a server that is relatively close to the client running the test. We expect that new 

Measuring internet speed: current challenges and future

2 Dec 2020 to rely on so-called Internet speed tests to measure ... Example metrics from an Ookla Speedtest a canonical Internet speed test.

Kentucky Launches Free Statewide Wi-Fi Speed Test to Better

21 Jan 2021 Kentucky Broadband Speed Test a crowd-sourcing project that will gather data from Kentuckians needed to expand internet home access for ...

Methodology Awards

Network Speed. With millions of tests taken using Speedtest every day Ookla has developed a robust and comprehensive view of worldwide internet.

Measuring Internet Speed

Example metrics from an Ookla Speedtest a canonical Internet speed test. Download Throughput. Upload Throughput. Packet Loss. Round-Trip Latency.

OECD Digital Economy Papers No. 237

There are several speed test services that enable users to measure the performance of their Internet connection (i.e. delivery of traffic over the public 

Italian Project

1 Oct 2015 speed test without registration (one-shot). All the measurements employ the same Network Measurement. System based on a software agent ...

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ACCESS NETWORK SPEED TESTS

13 Jan 2015 OECD (2014) "Access Network Speed Tests"

What is the best internet speed test?

Performing internet speed tests is the best way to find out upload rates and download. Ookla speed test is one of the tests available nowadays. This speed test will tell you about your internet speed in a very short time. Ookla speed test is one of the best and smooth speed tests. It is very easy to use and has some additional features.

What is the best way to test my internet speed?

If you are on a computer, you can use internet browser-based services such as Speedtest.net, Fast.com or CloudFlare. These services will run one or many tests to determine an average download and upload speed for your internet connection. It should take less than a minute to give you results.

How accurate are internet speed tests?

Running the Speedtest.net speed test confirmed this, and with rather impressive consistency and reliability as well. Let’s get to the results! On average, the Speedtest.net test took 4.3 seconds to load, and the entire test takes around 39.6 seconds to run, which is fairly typical for online speed tests.

Are there any factors that can cause my internet speed test results to be lower than my plan speed?

Results are often lower than plan speeds due to WiFi conditions and device capabilities. What does this speed test measure? How are coverage and Internet speed related? How does my Gateway (modem or router) impact Internet speed?