Speedtest.net review
One of the best free internet speed check websites has to be speedtest.net. They have a great website that I have used in the past.
The site does seem to load somewhat slow but I think thats more because its flash based. But the website interface is fantastic. You have a graphic chart with internet speed test sites. From the map you pick one site that is closest to your location and than with one click it performs a speed check. No need to register or provide an email address.
The test is aimed at people who want to speed test broadband connections to the internet. After you have clicked on your suggested server connection the site reports on a download speed (the speed of data from the server to your computer) and upload speed (the speed of sending data from your computer to the server).
Some more information about the website is provided by the sites about section. They have a question and answer section if you having problems with the speed test. The site runs on the same software that the parent company Ookla sells to clients and its used over 8 million times each month by people from around the world.
The site also suggests that you try out some different server locations on your first visit just to confirm that the suggested server is actually the best one for your connection. The website also allows you to compare your results to other connections through out the world. Plus it records your internet speed test results so the next time you visit the site you can compare the results. Its great for people like myself who seem to have service tech people in the neighbourhood who sometimes mess up the wires at the old connection box. I can quickly see past test results without having to check my own records.
Again this is a great free internet speed test site that you should check out and reference whenever you think you are connected to via a 14.4 baud modem instead of your $50.00 month high speed connection.
