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Speed Test

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Author:
js435

Category:
Utilities

Version:
10.5.7

Users:
7,827

Rating:
3.6

Size:
34.72KiB

Price:
Free

Updated:
June 23, 2015

Webstore Link:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speed-test/cmkijcdfgdhbgfjdgaaiecmejbhbbepl

Developer's site:
http://speedtestplanet.com

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Description

The internet has been important for the most part of our lives. We use it for communication, research and other important stuff that makes our lives easier to live. Furthermore, the internet allows us to have access to the most important information’s like news, the weather, and other things that matters. So having a reliable internet speed is very important to everybody of us. However, most of us rely on the knowledge that our internet speed is reliable according to what the company says. We usually let our internet connection be and we don’t bother checking on it anytime.

Unfortunately, internet connections can’t be reliable always. There are times, and we don’t know it, our internet connections getting slower and slower. It is during these times that we need to have a tool that can test the speed of our connection for us to see whether we are receiving the internet speed that we paid for.

Relatively, there are already online internet bandwidth measuring tools which we can use for free. However, these tools may require some data’s to be type in first, which the used does not know about, prior the test begins and that’s quite an added work for the one who’s just trying to find out what he’s internet speed is.

Speed test bandwidth application

When measuring your internet speed, you need a tool called bandwidth speed test. Speed test is an online tool which you can access on their website or download an application of the speed test then you can right away test the speed of your connection. The tool features two basic data that determines the overall speed of your internet connection speed. The first is your download speed data, your download speed data reflects the speed in which the internet data is feed on to your computer. This is the feed that we notice once we browse through a website.

The other data is the upload speed. The upload speed bandwidth measured the speed with which your data is sent to the World Wide Web. Most common situation is when we upload photos on our social media accounts like Facebook, twitter and Instagram. And not only on social media, sending documents through emails and other files can be considered upload therefore, the speed test application is able to reflect a data of it as well.
How to use the application?

The application is not really difficult to navigate. There is only one button to click on and that is the start button. Once that button is clicked the application will automatically measure your download and upload speed simultaneously and you get results in a matter of minutes. On the other hand, you will also be prompted with the progress of the test with a green graphic with represents the percentage of the completion of the speed test.

Overall, the advantage of having a speed test application is well appreciated if it is used in a timely manner. Having that assurance that you are receiving what you paid for is something that gives you comfort and confidence. Subsequently, this will make you satisfied with the services that you received from your provider.

There are a lot of internet web browsers to choose from and all of which are great and gives the thing that we need. All of these browsers feature something different form the other and we can benefit from all these features as well. However, at times these browsers take so much time to load up and we blame our internet connection because of it. But the real problem actually lies within the browser itself.

Some browsers demand more byte in order to deliver the data’s needed for the user to enjoy the internet. Not all internet browsers are equipped to function at the rate of your internet speed. Even though you have an internet speed of twenty megabytes per minutes you browser may still be slow because of its demands and other things that make it work better.

The best web browser

Among the most famous browsers is the opera and it generates so much information by requiring he fewest bytes. Other competitors are left behind and are so lagged that they demand more bytes to generate what opera can generate with only a minimum byte requirement. The test proves that even though your connection speed is superior than other providers, the amount of data that you’ll receive using a browser other than opera will virtually be limited not because your internet speed is low but because of your browsers preference making it more difficult for you to enjoy what you want from the internet.

The speed test tool is used overall for measuring your provider’s internet speed. However, using it specifically to measure the speed of your browser is also possible and it will definitely make a great difference with your browsing experience. On the other hand, browsers also work differently on other locations, some works best if they are close to their providers and this only because of the proximity to the source of the internet.

How to ensure your internet business to flourish?

Most people that we know use the internet to have extra money. They try selling good online using social media like Facebook and twitter or they could also create their own website to post their products and sell them directly to their customers. This is a good investment to venture into as it is free and the number of customers that you can reach is almost unlimited.

However, online businesses sometimes suffer because of the internet speed. Online businesses thrive because of the internet but when the internet speed is compromised, then users that are possible customers are unable to access your Facebook page or your Blog Spot because your internet fails you. The uploaded date from your domain is unable to be delivered due to your Internets slow upload speed makes it impossible for other internet user who are trying to see what you have to offer them and end up leaving your page which is bad for business.

Keep track of your speed with internet speed tester

Measuring your internet speed can work both ways. First and foremost, you have to be able to know whether you are receiving the speed that you’ve sign with the moment you’ve applied for an internet connection. Doing a random or regular speed test will enable to evaluate your provider’s credibility on the plans they have for their customers.

It is important to know about these things in order to get what you deserve as a subscriber. Another positive effect of frequently checking for internet speed is that you are assured that your web page is always accessible by your customers. Once you have a strong connection, you will definitely have customers to deal with and that’s very good for business.

Overall, using the internet speed tool or tester in making sure that you are properly served by your internet provider in very practical and even beneficial towards the provider as well as they are updated with their subscribers connectivity and thus response in otherwise needed.

The best internet speed tester for mobile devices

With the proliferation of different mobile devices and their various capabilities, especially their Wi-Fi or internet connectivity, It is significantly important to be able to gauge the speed that they are generating in order to understand the full benefit that we get out of the brands of these devices. When it comes to internet speed testing tool, there are a handful to choose from and it’s quite important to choose the one that really works on your device in order to get the full satisfaction that you need.

Here are the top internet speed testing tools being used as an application in a smart phone.

Speed test – is the most popular sped testing for mobile devices, especially for android mobile phones. What it does is basically measure your phone’s internet connection ability to download or upload any type of data. It is capable in testing speeds for 3g, 4g WiFI and LTE’s and you will be able to have a clearer view because the application displays every detail on its interface.

Sensory – this speed test tool has amazing visuals and it does work definitely well for what it’s supposed to do. Furthermore, it also shows comparison of other providers within the vicinity where you tested you internet speed. You will get the data you wanted to see plus show you a comparative results with what other provider has.

Open signal – much similar with sensory however there are unique features that the open signal offers. This app also shows a map and reflects other carriers around the certain area where the speed test is done. Furthermore, it also gives the user a notification or a direction to where the best signal WiFi is. You could also see that the application ranks all carriers with the internet service that they have for their users.

Among other speed testing tools, these three are far the best tool for testing internet speed in a mobile device and so far, nobody made a complaint for the reliability of these applications.

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