

It determines your location and pairs you to a local Speedtest server. Use the mobile apps to test on your smartphone ( iOS, (Opens in a new window) Android (Opens in a new window)) it also has native apps for Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, even the Apple TV. Speedtest is still handy without an account. You can view your entire test history to see how your internet connection changes over time, which is handy if you go through an upgrade or downgrade in service and want to see the change reflected in real life, not just on a bill. With an account, you can change settings, like picking a server for testing, and make it permanent so it's saved for every time you visit. The real benefit in using comes from creating an account. The famed Ookla Speedtest (Opens in a new window) also measures the time it takes for data to transfer between your computer and a remote server by way of your local ISP connection.

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