Most of us are familiar with those popular internet speed test services out there. You've probably seen some of these sites before, like Speedtest.net and Speakeasy.
Do internet speed tests REALLY measure your internet speed?
What these sites do is test your upload and download bandwidth, which gives you an idea of the quality of your internet connection. How accurate are they? Unfortunately, they are often not accurate at all. Sometimes it’s because the method the service uses isn’t great, but often it’s because of an overlooked detail.
Below are the 5 things you need to do to ensure your internet speed test is as accurate as possible.
A reboot is the standard first step for almost any technical issue, but it's also a good proactive step to take, especially with routers and high-speed digital modems.
