What is an internet speed test?

An internet speed test measures how fast your internet connection is by measuring how quickly data is downloaded and uploaded, and how long it takes to receive a response from a test server. The results can include:

• Download speed: How fast data is downloaded 
• Upload speed: How fast data is uploaded 
• Ping time: How long it takes for a device to send a packet of data to a server and receive a response 
• IP address: Your IP address