Online services and programs for checking Internet speed

Internet speed is exactly that parameter that the user pays attention to when ordering the appropriate service from the provider. But sometimes it may seem that the speed is lower than stated. In this case, it is best to use a program to check the speed of the Internet or a special online service. This article will explain how to do this.

NetWorx

NetWorx is a lightweight program for checking the speed of the Internet, it allows you to collect statistics of incoming and outgoing traffic. Unfortunately, the application is distributed under a paid license, but you can install a trial version for a period of 30 days.

So, in order to check the Internet speed in NetWorx, you need to do the following:

1. On the first screen, you need to select the language into which the program interface will be translated.
2. At the second stage, select your Internet connection from the drop-down list, and then click the "Next" button.
3. At the third, last stage, it remains to click the "Finish" button.
4. After that, the program icon will be displayed in the system tray, click on it and select the "Speed ​​Measurement" option.
5. In the new window that opens, click the Play button.
6. Wait until the statistics are complete, then review the results.

It's just that you can use the NetWorx program to find out the speed of the Internet, but this is not the only way, so move on to the next one.

Speedtest

We have already familiarized ourselves with the program for checking the speed of the Internet, but if you do not want to download and install additional software on your computer, it is easier to use an online service, for example SpeedTest. Using it is easier than ever:

1. Go to the service website, which has the domain name of the same name.
2. Click the Begin Test button.
3. Indicate the server closest to you.
4. Wait for the scan results.

At the end, the download speed will be indicated in the Download Speed ​​column, while the upload speed in Upload Speed.

VoipTest

You can conduct a test of Internet speed not only with the help of the above programs and services, now let's talk about VoipTest, which in its essence is an analogue of SpeedTest. So, to make a speed measurement, you need:

1. Go to the website of the online service.
2. Click on the Start button.
3. Wait until the statistics are collected.

As a result, in the upper part of the window the results of the speed of return and acceptance of packets will be presented, and ping will also be indicated.

Conclusion

We examined three ways how to measure the speed of the Internet. As you can see, there are both programs and online services on the Internet for this.