How Does Our Internet Speed Test Work?
An internet speed test measures the amount of time it takes for a piece of data (often called a "packet") to travel from your device to a server on the internet and back. This time is measured in milliseconds, and is used to calculate your internet connection's "ping" or "latency." The speed test also measures the number of bits of data that can be downloaded and uploaded over a period of time, typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or megabytes per second (MBps). This is known as your internet connection's "download speed" and "upload speed." The test will usually provide an overall result of your internet speed, which is often a combination of the ping, download speed, and upload speed.
An internet speed test works by measuring the time it takes for a small amount of data, called a "packet," to be sent from your device to a server on the internet and back. This round trip time is called "ping" or "latency," and is measured in milliseconds. The speed test also measures the amount of data that can be downloaded and uploaded during a certain period of time, typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or megabytes per second (MBps). This is known as your internet connection's "download speed" and "upload speed." The test will usually provide an overall result of your internet speed, which is often a combination of the ping, download speed, and upload speed. The test can be run on a website and will use your current internet connection to measure the speed.
