Frequently Asked Questions About Internet Speed Testing

Get expert answers to common questions about internet speed, performance optimization, and troubleshooting.

What is a good internet speed for my needs?

Why do I get different speed test results on different websites?

What's the difference between Mbps and MBps?

Why is my upload speed so much slower than download?

How does Wi-Fi affect my speed test results?

What causes high ping/latency and how can I reduce it?

Why does my internet slow down during certain hours?

Should I upgrade my internet plan or my router first?

What is bufferbloat and how does it affect my internet?

How accurate is Speedy Tester compared to other speed tests?

Can my ISP detect when I'm running a speed test?

What's the difference between bandwidth and speed?

Why do I need to test internet speed regularly?

What is packet loss and why does it matter?

How do VPNs affect internet speed tests?