The speed of the internet connection that we have contracted with our provider represents the maximum peak that we can reach when browsing the internet and also when downloading or uploading files or documents. This speed is clearly specified in the contract and is the one we receive if the service works normallybut if in doubt, you can take measurements to see the actual speed you are enjoying.

It’s a very simple and absolutely reliable process, but before you start measuring your internet connection, you have to make sure there are no applications or devices that could use your connection and consume bandwidth because it will affect the measurement results and reduce them than they should be. Close these applications or disconnect these devices before starting the speed test.

Once you have done what we indicated in the previous step, you can choose between various speed tests that are performed automatically on the Internet without having to perform any type of installation. One of my favorites is Ookla’s Speedtest, because it has simple and light interface, and because it’s done in seconds.

How to measure and visualize the speed of your internet connection

You enter the link we left you in the previous paragraph and just click “Start” in the Speedtest interface. Do not use the device until the speed test is completed to avoid possible interference that may affect the final result to a greater or lesser extent. one day it will end you will get two resultsdownload speed and upload speed.

The first indicates the maximum speed at which you can download files and receive packages, while the second expresses the maximum speed at which you can upload files and send packages. Both are clear reflections the two-way communication which occurs when we browse the internet and also when we play online or use streaming services, and are essential for a good experience.

Normally, the connection speed offered by your operator is related to the download value. The upload value may be lower, but in any case, if you get too bad a result and your speed is too low It is recommended that you contact your provider. In my case, the values ​​I got are pretty good, even though the upload speed was a bit slower than usual.

Note that the values ​​you get are expressed in megabits per second and not in megabytes per second, a topic that we have already explained to you in this article and it is very important that you are clear about it. For example, the 945 megabits (Mb) per second I got is equivalent to 118 megabytes (MB) per second.

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