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How to check broadband speed

Ever wondered if your provider is indeed delivering the speeds it promised? Look no further as this guide will explain how to check your download, upload and ping speeds. Your broadband connection will forever be available to you, whenever you are connected to the internet.

The Best Tool for Checking Your Internet Speed

So you just got yourself a new internet connection and your new Internet provider has promised you blistering speeds. Now it is time to actually put these promises to the test and check your new internet line. The best method for doing so is doing a test through a site check. There are many speed tests available on the internet but the best one would currently be speedtest.net. The website www.speedtest.net is the most-used tool for testing broadband speeds. The tool is simple and can be executed instantly. Just browse to the website and select the server location closest to you on the map. The test will start automatically and will test your download, upload and ping speed. Repeat the test a few times to get a reliable result.

Advanced Options For Checking Your Broadband Speed

The basic test on speedtest.net indicates the default speed and is a simple tool for quickly checking your web speed. You can go ahead and create a user account as well which will let you participate in a 'speed wave' in order to reach better speedtest results. In the settings part you can indicate your preferred server and speed measuring units. Additionally you will be able to look back at past speed tests and view the consistency of your internet connection. No longer do you have to wonder if you have been ripped off or not! There is another tool available that will help you predict whether the promised DSL speeds will indeed be reached in your area. This is done through netindex.com. This website will provide past broadband checks in your area and will tell you exactly when a record breaking test was done and which broadband provider has been responsible for this. This will help you determine the best deal for your area in terms of fast internet. Whether you want to check your current internet speeds, do a network test or predict fast broadband deals in your area, no longer you have to rely on provider ads alone. Now you can go ahead and truly prepare yourself for acquiring faster broadband!

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