· Mimi · Tech · 1 min read
Speed Test
What a speed test measures, how to run one, and how to interpret results.
A speed test checks your network’s performance by measuring:
- Download speed (how fast data comes to you)
- Upload speed (how fast you can send data)
- Ping (latency) – how quickly your device talks to a server
How to run a reliable speed test
- Close other apps and devices using bandwidth
- Use a wired connection for more accuracy
- Use known, reputable services
- Repeat at different times to see variation
By comparing results, you can check if your ISP delivers promised speeds.