OT: Internet Speed Benchmark

MichaelS wrote on 11/15/2006, 9:07 AM

We're considering upgrading our DSL package to a faster service. Because of our location, I'm doubtful that we'll see a remarkable difference.

So, before we make the switch, I thought it would be a good idea to benchmark what we have now.

Can anyone share with me the best method for doing this?

Thanks!

Comments

cbrillow wrote on 11/15/2006, 9:12 AM

There are some speed tests on this site:

Broadband Reports

John_Cline wrote on 11/15/2006, 9:15 AM

Testing for speed on the Internet is kind of inconsistent depending on a lot of factors, like how your packets get routed and Internet traffic loads at that moment, but the most informative benchmark I have found is here:

University of California - Santa Cruz - Network Diagnostic Tool

It also has some links to other testing sites.

John

MichaelS wrote on 11/15/2006, 10:54 AM

Thanks!

This forum continues to be my best kept secret!

Adontech wrote on 11/15/2006, 4:43 PM

www.speakeasy.net

MohammeD T wrote on 11/15/2006, 5:22 PM

i pay for a 512 download speed, and i'v never got anything near 100 !!! no matter what time i test.

Chienworks wrote on 11/15/2006, 5:37 PM

Surprisingly, cable seems to outdo DSL for speed and price in lots of cases. In my area for $29/month you can get 2Mbps down / 384K up. A comparable DSL package would be nearly $100. $30/month for DSL gets you about 128K both ways.

My cousin has Verizon FIOS. Man, i want that! $32/month for 4Mbps down / 3Mbps up. Probably won't be available in my area until 2053 or so. *pout*

Toast.net has a pretty good speed test. http://performance.toast.net/