I also user the ooklah speed test and the one provided by which, both of which said my. The key question is whether you are getting more than the minimum speed. Vodafone broadband averaged 54mb download for last 18 months which for where i live is on the high side. Overall the average download speed of the four primary mobile operators was 22. Do bear in mind that any speed test during this period may not reflect the true longterm speed of your broadband. If theres a problem with your line well also give you the option to report a fault so we can get it fixed. Apr 20, 2015 while bt and other isps offer a range of online speed tests, by far the best is the broadband performance test provided by bt wholesale. Do you want to research connection speed for bt italia s. Also check your internet service providers status here. Bt mobile 4g vs 3g speed test download speed of the four primary mobile operators was 22. With our free to use broadband speed tests, you can see what speeds youre getting or will get if you join us. The information on this page will help you to run speed tests on your adsl broadband connection, including the bt broadband speed test. The quality of the video drops to a level that is right for your broadband speed.
Bt mobile 4g vs 3g speed test bt wholesale network approximately 500 providers also the further diagnostic part of the test is stored on bt wholesale servers and is used for speed faults and unlike other speedtests is not affected by general internet use as it is within the bt wholesale network. The test should be run when you are experiencing problems with the speed of your connection. Ok first off there are many adsl broadband speed tests which you can run, and its clear to take note what part of the broadband service this tests the bt broadband speed test will test the connection from your home to your local exchange and onto the bt. The actual upload speeds recorded on the computer are circa 46 55 kbps. Im not looking for suggestions on speedtests, i have plenty of other means to get accurate results. Currently it ranks on the place 3 from 435 providers in united kingdom. This tool should not be used to test line speeds above 330mb. Download speed is an indicator of how quickly data is sent to your device. Tackling the problem of really slow adsl broadband ask jack.
If you are a new client, you can use the facility to test your broadband speed from your current provider. Only issue i have had is following openreach working in the cabinet that supplies me disconnecting my line it seems by mistake other random houses went off as well service restored after 2 days and 15 days to get from 25mb to my new 51mb. With the wimax service i had download speeds on average between 2. Bt infinity does badly in real world speed test kitguru. You will also see your ping time in milliseconds the smaller the better. Bt and other speed testers show download speeds of circa 4. Have you checked out the many threads on slow bb speed. Ukrtelecom partners with iskratel to deploy gpon in rural regions. Here you can check your phone line for broadband availability, test the details of your line and local telephone exchange and find out your expected broadband speed. This can be due to the length of your phone line, isp network congestion or traffic shaping, wireless networks or shared usersprograms on your connection. Tackling the problem of really slow adsl broadband ask.
Below are a few tips to help speed up the bittorrent classic desktop torrent client and the bittorrent web online torrent downloader. The actual download speeds recorded on the computer are circa. Variable speed products and those sold as up to a specific speed may not reach the maximum advertised download or upload speeds. Test your connection using bt s speedtester, which will tell you the configured upload and download speeds for your line. This tool can average connection speed for any internet. The rules around selling broadband in the uk mean that 10% of customers should be able to reach the up to speeds quoted in adverts. This one will forward the results onto your isp and may help to identify any problems or improve the connection tip. Enter your postcode and make sure wessex internet is selected as your provider. If you dont play online pc games or watch streaming tv the wimax service is good.
My reason for asking, is because i want to monitor what my bt exchange thinks my line speed and profile is, as i am about to go into the first of a series of connection upgrades, and as far as i know running the btw test is the only way to get that information. Bt tested download speeds and actual download spee. Please take average mean speeds with a big pinch of salt. Thank you very much for all your support, fingers crossed.
Start the internet speed test by clicking the red start speed test under the dials. Test your connection using bts speedtester, which will tell you the configured upload and. It works with the uks fastest broadband services, including virgin media, bt infinity and fibre. Once the test is complete and the results are shown click further diagnostics. Broadband availability test make an enquiry please call 01869 327 991 or fill out the form below and one of our advisors will be in contact as soon as possible. Your internet speed is important to you it is to us too. Uk adsl broadband internet connection tips and tweaks. Jersey telecom jt global gigabit fibre optic broadband. Also running the test using the bt site on other browsers such as edge or chrome does give the correct result.
Check your internet service providers isp status here list of common broadband providers. The broadband speed test will start measuring your broadbands download speed and then your upload speed. Iskratel, a leading european ict provider, together with ukrtelecom and sid bank, have signed an agreement to build a fibreoptic internet. It can also be used in conjunction with other broadband. With our free to use broadband speed tests, you can see what speeds youre. Enter the telephone number for the line being tested and click run diagnostic test. For individuals not reaching the advertised speed this will often be due to the length of your phone line, isp network. Mar 28, 20 broadband speeds postcode lottery britain faces a broadband postcode lottery with dramatic variations in speed within cities, despite increasing availability of 4g, a study suggests. This is by far the most important figure for most broadband users.
If you have ever had bt broadband and dont any longer then do not buy the packages from the hotspot use your old details to access the hotspot, i had bt broadband 2 years ago then one day a hot spot was installed around 50 yards from my property so one day i tried to use my old details bt account and it connected me with no issues now. The speed test on this page will test the quality of bt network only, if you are connected through it. We work in partnership with bt allowing us to estimate your internet access potential with this online broadband speed test. Other speed tests, especially tests offered by your internet provider try to eliminate routing factors. This article provides a quick guide to performing a bt speed test.
Download speed will also dictate how fast websites load, how smoothly online games run, and how quickly videos buffer. Our broadband speed test facility is for both new and existing clients. Common problems which can result in a slow bt speed test result may be poor quality wiring in your home. Broadband speeds postcode lottery britain faces a broadband postcode lottery with dramatic variations in speed within cities, despite increasing availability of 4g, a study suggests. I am a bt infinity 2 user and my broadband speed has recently seemed a little slower nowhere near as slow as a number of other users who have posted. Jun 23, 2011 the key question is whether you are getting more than the minimum speed. When completed you will see the following information. I suggest you locate your main bt socket and if you have the version that looks like the socket is in 2 halves with a groove between the 2 halves, undo the 2 screws, removing the front plate and plug the homehub with a filter directly into the test socket located on the right hand side of the bit still attached to the wall. Does the bt wholesale speedtest work on firefox 57. Oct 07, 2012 with the wimax service i had download speeds on average between 2. You should also attempt tests at other times of the day to determine if any reduction in speed is isolated to specific periods or constant. This tool can average connection speed for any internet provider, country or city in the world. Bt infinity does badly in real world speed test faith june 25, 2012 general tech, mobile, network in the uk, we accept that broadband speeds can be variable, but we also expect a.
How do i complain about appalling bt broadband speed. Noticed that running this test using the new firefox quantum browser does not give the correct speed, e. Jan 06, 2008 the speed you recieve is actually dependent upon your distance from the exchange. Freeola broadband is available to customers with a standard telephone line in an fttc or adsl enabled area and to. Bt is an internet service provider which operates in united kingdom.
Every home is different and performance can be affected by all sorts of issues, many of. It can take up to 10 days from setup of a new service or following a dlm reset for your broadband line to train up to its full speed. If your speed test result is significantly less than what you expect, please try again, then click here. This can make your connection appear faster than it really is. To use the tester, you must have flash installed and enabled on your device. The page will change indicating the test is now running. Running a speed test of other test sires gives correct results e. At ookla, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities can access all of the content at we also strive to make all content in speedtest apps accessible. This broadband performance tester allows you to test the performance of your broadband connection. But if you, or a family member, are becoming more reliant on video calling as well as things like tv streaming or getting used to the demands of working from home, it may be a good time to consider upgrading your broadband to something faster.
You can get internet access in aberdeen, belfast, birmingham, bristol, dundee, edinburgh. Where possible try plugging your modem adsl router into the master socket of your home and running the test again. At bt we want to give you the best and most reliable broadband speed in the uk. How to install a super fast broadband cable for vdsl and fttc bt infinity duration. Bittorrent speed faster download speeds through tokenization. Use our my bt app or broadband troubleshooter to test the speed of your bt broadband line.
What download speed can i expect from fibre broadband plus links to broadband speed test sites. The speed test has been built to test broadband download speeds up to and above 100mbps. With download speeds of up 76mb our superfast fibre optic broadband is up to 5x faster than the uks average find out best broadband in your area by comparing internet speeds. You have had too many unsuccessful attempts to login. To start the speed test, it is important to tick the confirmation box in the bottom left corner. For existing clients, use the facility to test your broadband service from us by simply follow the speed test instructions and at the.
Jersey telecom jt global gigabit fibre optic broadband speedtest. Jun 25, 2012 bt infinity does badly in real world speed test faith june 25, 2012 general tech, mobile, network in the uk, we accept that broadband speeds can be variable, but we also expect a connection to. Broadband slow postcode check shows whole area i did a bt speed test to check what my phone line. Are you an existing customer looking to test your speed, fix a speed problem or upgrade your broadband. Freeola broadband is available to customers with a standard telephone line in an fttc or adsl enabled area and to customers in fttp enabled areas. Download speed achieved during the test was 4351 kbps for your connection, the acceptable range of speeds is 6007150 kbps.
Bt wholesale based adsl customers may find it helpful to run the operators speedtester a few times. Thats why weve created a broadband speed checker to make sure you get the speed you expect. Well then tell you how to understand the test results, and how to make simple changes to make sure you get the fastest speed possible. Data transferred during the test is not saved to your computer. If the bt speed test is still showing poor results then this is likely one of two things. The test provides accurate measurements of download and upload speeds for any type of broadband connection by dynamically assessing the speed and automatically adjusting in order to achieve the maximum throughput of the line. A s download speed test and upload speed test log connection information to allow users to research real world internet speed test results. Log in to our troubleshooter to test and fix problems with your bt broadband speed. Bittorrent speed is a product that enables faster download speeds but it isnt the only way to boost the performance of your torrent client. Discover bt infinity bt broadband speed test in my area. Adsl broadband bt speed test bbmax speed test, broadband.