Test Bandwidth of Your Internet Connection with TestMy

We often want to know the speed of our Internet connection. There are a wide variety of websites and software available online which will test your bandwidth. Here is how to test your bandwidth without installing any software.

Steps

  1. Visit this website or check with your Internet Service Provider for a recommended bandwidth test website that is within your geographical area.
  2. Click on "Download Speed Check" if you want to check download speed. Click "Upload Speed Test" to check upload speed.
  3. Click "Smart Test" for the first time on the next screen. If you want a more accurate result, then select a larger test. However, larger tests will require more time.
  4. Get the detailed report about your Internet connection bandwidth after a few moments.



Tips

  • Consider testing your bandwidth at various times of the day, as it can vary throughout the day depending on how many people are using the site.
  • If your bandwidth rate doesn't match your plan with your ISP, consider contacting your ISP. Be sure you have done many tests before confronting them.

Warnings

  • Your bandwidth capacity will fluctuate every time you take the test, due to server and client side caching, web site traffic, and many other factors.

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