Speed Test
Measure your download speed and compare it with what you pay for.
Latency Test
Measure response time from your browser to servers around the world.
Test responstiden til ulike servere verden over.
Google (USA)
google.com
Cloudflare (CDN)
cloudflare.com
Amazon (USA)
amazon.com
VG (Norge)
vg.no
BBC (Storbritannia)
bbc.co.uk
Yahoo (Japan)
yahoo.co.jp
About speed testing
The download test measures how quickly your browser can fetch data from a server. The result is shown in Mbps (megabits per second) and can be compared with the speed you pay for from your internet provider.
Factors that affect speed
- Wi-Fi vs cable — wired connection is always more stable and faster than Wi-Fi
- Network load — other devices on the network streaming or downloading affect the result
- Distance to server — the test uses Cloudflare CDN which has servers near you
- Browser — the browser may limit speed somewhat compared to dedicated speed test apps
What do the latency results mean?
- Under 50 ms — Excellent. Ideal for gaming and real-time communication.
- 50–150 ms — Good. Sufficient for most use cases.
- Over 150 ms — Noticeable. May feel sluggish for interactive tasks.
How to use the speed test
For the most accurate results, follow these steps when running the speed test:
- Close other apps — Stop all downloads, streaming, video calls and other activities using the internet. This ensures the test gets access to full bandwidth.
- Use a cable — Connecting with an Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi gives more stable and realistic results. Wi-Fi is susceptible to interference and varies more.
- Run the test — Click "Start test" and wait until the download test is complete. You can run the latency test separately to check response time to different servers.
- Compare with your plan — Check the speed you pay for from your internet provider. Remember that speed is "up to" — you rarely get full capacity in practice.
What is good internet speed?
The speed you need depends on your usage. Here are recommended download speeds for different activities:
| Use | Recommended speed |
|---|---|
| Email and web browsing | 5–10 Mbps |
| Home office (video calls) | 10–25 Mbps |
| HD streaming (1080p) | 5–10 Mbps |
| 4K streaming | 25 Mbps |
| Gaming | 50 Mbps |
| Home office with multiple users | 50–100 Mbps |
| Large household (many devices) | 100–500 Mbps |
Remember that these numbers are per activity. If multiple people are streaming or working at the same time, add up the requirements.
How to improve internet speed
Experiencing slow or unstable internet speed? Here are practical tips that often help:
- Router placement — Place the router centrally in your home, avoid thick walls and metal. Keep it away from microwaves and other electronics that can interfere with the signal.
- Update firmware — Check if the router has newer firmware updates. Old firmware can cause slower and less stable performance.
- Change DNS — Try using different DNS servers like 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google). This can give faster lookups and better response.
- Wired connection — For gaming, video calls or large downloads: use a cable directly to the router. It provides much more stable speed than Wi-Fi.
- Upgrade your plan — If you're consistently using more than you have, it may be time to upgrade to higher speed with your provider.
Understanding Mbps vs MBps
Speed tests show results in Mbps (megabits per second) — lowercase "b" means bits. When you download files, your operating system often shows speed in MB/s (megabytes per second) — uppercase "B" means bytes.
One byte = 8 bits. So 100 Mbps equals 12.5 MB/s. If you have 100 Mbps download and are downloading a file, the download speed will typically show around 12 MB/s in the browser or download manager. This isn't an error — it's just a different unit of measurement.
Internet providers use Mbps because it gives higher numbers. Remember to divide Mbps by 8 to get approximate MB/s for downloads.