You've run a speed test and now you're looking at a set of numbers. But what do they actually mean for your day-to-day internet experience? Let's break it down.
1. Download Speed (Mbps)
What it is: This is the speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. It's the most heavily marketed number and affects how quickly you can load websites, stream videos, and download files.
What to look for: For a modern household, anything over 100 Mbps is great and allows for multiple 4K streams and large downloads simultaneously.
2. Upload Speed (Mbps)
What it is: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. This is critical for video calls, uploading files to cloud storage, and live streaming.
What to look for: Aim for at least 10 Mbps. If you work from home or are a content creator, 20 Mbps or more is ideal.
3. Ping (Latency in ms)
What it is: The reaction time of your connection, measured in milliseconds. It's the time it takes for a signal to travel to the server and back.
What to look for: A lower number is always better. For competitive gaming, under 40ms is excellent. For general browsing, under 100ms is perfectly fine.
4. Jitter (ms)
What it is: The variation in your ping over time. It measures the stability of your connection.
What to look for: A low number is crucial. Under 20ms is great. High jitter (30ms+) causes stuttering in video calls and "warping" in online games, even if your ping is low.
The Quality Ratings
Our test also gives you a simple 1-5 rating for common activities. This translates the raw numbers into a practical assessment of what you can actually do with your connection, helping you understand the complete picture of your internet's health.