An internet speed story

Understanding real-world speed test results

This is Rita.

 

Rita's family has an internet plan of up to 40 Mbps. When she tests the speed on her laptop, she sees a download speed of 22 Mbps. Is this normal? Should Rita worry, and what can she do about it? Let's take a closer look.

Click through the slides below to see some common speed test results and how to improve them. Note that your internet speed plan and setup may be different from Rita’s, but the concepts and tips are similar for most people.


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