Hi, all,
This thread came up right away when I did a Google search for “monitor internet connection speed”. So, here I am, 6 years later, on this thread! Lot’s of good info., but, is any of the above a bit dated (ie., sites to go to, etc.)?
Separately (high up on Google) I tried CNET’s “Bandwidth Meter Online Test” which works even for my current dialup service (budget constraints). Anyone have an idea how accurate the CNET test is? The result seems reasonable: My isp displays the connection speed when I log on - in this case I’ve been on 1 1/2 hrs - showing a speed of 52,000 bps, and CNET reports 39k.
More important, I am looking at a possible work from home job, one requirement of which is that I have at least 256kbps upload speed.
1) How do I test upload speed if I get DSL?
2) We are in a rural area: The ONLY service provider is the local teleco. Their service disclaimer states:
“With all the DSL packages, the advertised speeds are a best effort, not a guarantee. Many environmental issues beyond the control of ABCXYZ Internet can affect the advertised speed.”
I’m going to be in a pickle if I take this job and then the ISP does not deliver... The pay is not that great & no way can we afford some sort of “gamer” speed package (which the teleco says IS available at our address - which makes me think the lines out here must be ok / distance to the gateway not too far??)
Comments?
Thanks!
Oh, to add: The at home job requires a hard wired connection (phone and Internet). So cable and satellite isp’s are out. There’s no cable service out here anyway.