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Speed Test
The Global Broadband Speed Test Speedtest.net is a broadband speed analysis tool
that allows anyone to test their Internet connection.
Ookla provides this service for free to anyone who is curious about the performance
of their connection to and from hundreds of locations around the world. Whether
you test fun or you really need to certify and validate the true speed of your Internet
connection. Speedtest.net is the place to be.
You can view all of your historical results, share them easily, and even compare
them to others in your immediate area or around the globe.
"We estimate that around nine million UK homes have the potential to benefit from
installing this simple but effective device the I-plate" - BT
A spokesperson for BT Wholesale told the Daily Telegraph-
"We understand that the I-Plate can certainly play a part in delivering higher
broadband speeds to people suffering poor broadband performance."
About Broadband Speed Tests
Today the speed of your broadband connection will ultimately determine how much
you are able to achieve online. Gone are the days of dial-up when everyone was
restricted to roughly the same minimal download speed and there are many
different broadband connection types offering different speed ratings and
different levels of consistency. This slightly confusing situation is compounded
by the fact that internet service providers (ISPs) are never completely
transparent about the real life connection speed that you will achieve in your
own home. It is for this reason that many people choose to use a broadband speed
test, as this is the only reliable way to discover the true speed of your
broadband connection, not just the speed which your ISP says it can achieve.
Most broadband speed tests operate of fairly simple principles. If you are not
an advanced user, then a basic speed test will meet your needs without
overwhelming you with information. Speed tests are conducted by dedicated sites
as well as ISPs themselves, so you will have a fairly broad choice. In essence a
speed test gauges the download and upload speed of your connection by
transferring files to and from your PC and measuring the speed at which this
occurs. You will either be given this information as onscreen data, or be
provided with the option to save this to your PC for later reference, or if
required email it to your ISP for analysis.
There are more advanced broadband speed test sites out there and these will give
you much greater control over the different parameters of the speed test. For
example, you may be able to choose which server is used to send the data to and
from your PC based on its location. This might be useful if you are trying to
work out whether your broadband connection operates well over relatively small
distances within your region, but not as well if it is accessing data stored
nationally or internationally.
The most obvious benefit of running a broadband speed test is that you will be
given a realistic picture of the real life performance of your broadband
connection. This will allow you to accurately compare landline or wireless internet
plans if you are thinking of making a change. It is also frequently used by
people to help identify whether there is a fault with their connection and can
be used as evidence to persuade your ISP that a remedy is required before they
can fulfil their promises of a fast connection. It is worth bearing in mind that
broadband speed tests need to be carried out in a certain manner in order to
ensure that the results you get are accurate. Close any other programs that may
be accessing the internet via your broadband connection, pause any downloads and
make sure that other users are not surfing at the same time, as this could have
a negative impact on the results and leave you with un
representative data.
Broadband Speed Tests
If you have a slow or poor performing broadband with your current Broadband ISP. You can Check your Broadband Speed Upload / Download speed here with a professional Broadband Speed tests in Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Tring, Chesham, Amersham, Rickmansworth, Watford, Chorleywood, Sarratt, Chipperfield, St Albans, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and throughout the United Kingdom and World.