What is an Internet Speed Test

by Jon Lober | NOC Technology

Is your internet slowing you down?

An internet speed test is just what it sounds like: a simple tool to measures the speed of your internet connection. It typically checks two main things: your download speed and your upload speed. Download speed is how fast data is transferred from the internet to your device, and upload speed is how fast data is transferred from your device to the internet.


So when should you run a speed test, and how do you do it? Listen up!

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