How Accurate Is Your Broadband Speed Test? by Tony Smith
We all want the Fastest Internet connection possible for the cheapest price possible, but are we really getting our money’s worth once we’re finally up and running? Using a broadband Speed Test is one easy way to find out if the money you’re paying for that supposedly premium internet connection is really worth it.
Many internet service providers advertise the very top speed when they’re trying to persuade you to sign up to a contract with them. Once you’re connected, you might not think to check whether or not your connection is actually as fast as the advert boasted it would be. To check your internet connection, simply do a quick search in Google for a broadband speed test and see your results.
To get the most accurate possible results, there are a few things you can do to ensure that everything is running smoothly. You need to make sure you’re not downloading anything to your computer, make sure all other software that may use the internet is closed down and if you are using wireless then stay as close to your wireless router as is possible.
Although this will give you an accurate reading of how your broadband performs, it isn’t necessarily the most practical of solutions to a slow connection. Realistically speaking, you will more often than not have more than one page open on your internet browser and won’t be able to sit by your router all day long. It’s also more than likely that multiple people may need to use your broadband at once; therefore you need to make sure you’ve got a package that can accommodate as many users as you need without slowing the speed up a considerable amount.
Another thing to consider is downloading. Downloads can seriously affect the speed of your internet connection and can occasionally occur without you even knowing about them. Virus checkers often automatically start downloading updates without asking or your permission first. However this can easily be changed by setting a time and date for updates to occur when you know you won’t be online.
It’s important therefore to research broadband connection speeds in your local area thoroughly before committing yourself to a contract that may be tricky to get out of. You need to consider what exactly you will be using your connection for, as well. If you’re into online gaming, a good connection is necessary, whereas if you’re simply checking your email you might be able to cope with a slower line. Don’t get caught out with packages that offer “up to” a particular speed as this won’t necessarily be an accurate representation of what you end up with.
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