Is Ookla a reliable WiFi speed test?

Ookla provides an accurate and impartial platform using secured third party test servers for measuring data transfer rates and latency so you can rest assured you are getting the speed you need. Can you test your wifi speed on your phone? Yes, simply go to this page on your mobile device and click the “go” button above.

How does it test my internet connection?

It does so by running multiple consecutive tests that analyze different aspects of your internet connection, namely ping (latency), download speed, and upload speed. Each of these values represents the connection’s specific qualities, which you can read more about in the paragraph after the next.

What does “up to” mean on the internet speed test?

What you see on the speed test is simply where your internet speeds are currently. Internet providers will state “up to” when advertising maximum speeds because many variables can prevent you from hitting that top speed.

How to run a speed test on your Internet?

How To Run A Speed Test 1 Be sure to place the laptop, tablet or smartphone you are using as close to your router as possible. 2 Be sure to turn off any other devices that might be clogging your connection. 3 On the device you are using for testing, be sure that you aren’t actively downloading any files or updates before beginning the test.

How do I Test my AT Wi-Fi speed?

You can run the test through a cellular (mobile) network, a wired broadband connection, or your home Wi-Fi. A gateway speed test checks the speed between your AT Wi-Fi gateway and our network. It reflects the speed coming into your home.

Can I run a WiFi speed test on a mobile device?

This is especially important when running a WiFi speed test. Because browsers on mobile devices have poor performance, we suggest using a mobile app written in native code to ensure the most accurate speed test results.