How Does Our Internet Speed Test Work?
To conduct an internet speed test, the process typically involves the following steps:
Sending Data: The speed test server sends a small amount of data to your device to measure the download speed.
Receiving Data: Your device receives the data sent by the server to measure the upload speed.
Latency Measurement: The test also measures the latency, which is the time it takes for data to travel from your device to the server and back.
Jitter Measurement: Jitter is the variation in latency, and the test may also measure this to assess the stability of the connection.
Calculating Speed: Based on the time it takes for data to travel back and forth, the speed test calculates your download and upload speeds in Mbps (megabits per second).
Displaying Results: The test then displays the results, showing your download speed, upload speed, latency, and sometimes jitter.
The accuracy of the speed test results can be influenced by various factors such as network congestion, the quality of the connection, and the distance to the server. It's important to run multiple tests at different times to get a more accurate picture of your internet speed.