BUSINESS INTERNET SPEED TEST

Speed test results only reflect a given time frame, so be sure to connect to your nearest server location and run multiple tests to fully understand yours. Here are some ways to test your Internet speed:

• Use Multiple Connections. Compare speeds by testing both your wireless and Ethernet connections. Remember, your subscription speed is the speed delivered to the modem—not to your wireless devices. This is why testing speeds on a wireless connection may not deliver the results you expect.
• Test at Different Times of Day. Businesses using cable Internet share their connection with neighboring buildings, meaning your Internet connection can be affected during peak business hours. Test at different times of the day to see when your connection is congested due to Internet traffic.
  
• Multiple Devices. Using multiple devices simultaneously can impact your bandwidth and slow your connection. Test the connection using just one device, then add more to see how many devices your Internet can support at one time without compromising speed.
  
• Check Different Rooms. Test your Internet speed in the same room as your router, then move further away to see if you need to relocate your equipment.

A speed test will reveal download speed, upload speed and ping time on any device connected to your Internet. You can then use these results to figure out how you can improve your connection.

Your speed test results can reveal whether you’re getting the correct Internet speeds, what outside factors could be affecting your connection and the steps you can take to help improve performance. If you’ve followed all the recommended steps and you’re still experiencing slow speeds, contact your Internet service provider to have a professional check the connection.

The right upload and download speeds for your business will depend on the number of users and the tasks being performed. Small businesses with basic digital needs and less than 15 users can rely on up to 100 Mbps download speeds and 35 Mbps upload. Growing and large businesses with multiple users and devices should consider business fiber internet for consistent fast speeds up to 1Gbps. A fiber optic connection can support high demands, such as livestreaming, Voice over Internet Protocol services and remote working.

Tasks like video conferencing take up a lot of bandwidth – and if you have multiple users all doing different tasks online, it can have a significant impact on your Internet performance. While a single user can run a video chat conference with upload speeds less than 35 Mbps, an entire office may need higher speeds for a more reliable Internet connection. Fiber optic download speeds of up to 1Gbps will offer the most reliable connection for multiple users and uninterrupted video conferences.

The fastest business internet speeds are offered by a dedicated internet connection. Dedicated internet offers symmetrical (equal upload and download) speeds up to 1Gbps.