The internet speed test starts by identifying the network server that is closest to you. You will see the name in the lower right-hand corner of the testing.

How fast is your download/upload speed?
Measure network performance with Speedtest. Speedtest is the definitive way to test the performance and quality of an internet connection.

Why should I test my internet speed with an internet speed test?
An internet speed test measures the connection speed and quality of your connected device to the internet. It does so by running multiple consecutive tests that analyze different aspects of your internet connection, namely ping (latency), download speed, and upload speed.
Each of these values represents the connection's specific qualities.
Every network speed test gives different results. If you are getting 80% of your networks plan promised speed, it can be called a good network speed test. Running a WIFI Speed Test is the right solution for most people if they encounter connectivity issues as they are usually internet speed related. The reason is simple. Most of the devices on your home network today are not connected with a wired connection anymore. They are all connected via WIFI. So to figure out if your connectivity issues are due to your ISP, your wireless connection or a local router issue running a low WiFi Speed Test. Test and accurately measure the speed of your cable, dsl, fiber or wifi, internet and VPN connection speed of all your devices, with bandwidth to locations.

Why should I test my internet?
I can test my internet speed to learn about my connection speeds.
This enables me to
a) ensure that I'm getting what I'm paying for from my internet service provider and
b) helps me adapt my expectations about what type of applications I can run like online games or video calls without issues on my network.