Test my bandwidth install#

Please make sure you’ve followed all the instructions above before you call. If your speed test is lower than expected, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help. s 36718 specifies to use the Giganet server. This is important to help state and local government to improve broadband in your area.

Test my bandwidth install#

Download and install the speedtest CLI app CalSPEED is an internet speed test tool used for testing: Upload speed Download speed Message delay (latency) Message delay variation (jitter) Your test contributes to the California state database of broadband quality.Follow the instructions on the site and then click GO to start your speed test.How quickly your internet can transfer that data from the network to your device and from your device back to the network determines your download and upload speed. Next, the speed test downloads and uploads a packet of data over that connection. Browse to or download, install and run the application or CLI. The amount of time it takes for that information to make the trip is your ping.Make sure you’re wired in as Wi-Fi speeds are often slower, so this won’t provide an accurate test of your internet connection speed at all.Connect your laptop/computer into the broadband router using an Ethernet (CAT5e or above) cable, and ensure you’re connected at 1Gb/s (1000Mb/s).

Close all open programs and applications on your device, including any VPN software, and make sure you’re the only one using the broadband connection.

The average household now has 25 connected devices, from laptops and smartphones to smart TVs, headphones and gaming consoles. But the best way to determine how much speed you need is to think about your data needs. Your browser may report a slower speed than you actually have. The FCC’s standard for broadband internet is a download speed of at least 25 Mbps and upload speed of at least 3 Mbps. For connections above 300Mb/s, we recommend you download Speedtest’s Windows, Mac, Linux or CLI application ( ) as these are more accurate than your internet browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).To get the best results, we recommend you use and follow the step by step guide below: