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    Need a susgestion on a site to test my internet speed

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by tdo1222, Mar 14, 2007.

  1. tdo1222

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    I google and found couple sites but all my test result are different (150Kb-250Kb differencial). Can someone advise couple accurate speed test site
    Thank you
     
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    I'd say dslreport.com and bandwidthplace.com give okay results. The difference you are getting can also be due to your connection.
     
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    Your results will differ on how far away the speed test server is from you.

    Ex: Joe lives in Boston. He goes to a speed test server in NYC. His results will be faster than if he found a test server in LA.
     
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    Thank you for all your info
     
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    You might want to try measuring your speeds using an FTP speed test, these do not tend to fluctuate, and are very accurate in measuring your observed speeds.

    http://www.dslreports.com/faq/3038
     
    BankBen, Mar 14, 2007
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