What You Need to Know About Your Speed Test Results
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Summary
Internet speed tests can be confusing to interpret for some people, so Make Tech Easier has created a comprehensive guide to understanding the metrics displayed by such tests.
Download and upload speeds are the most important metrics, with the former dictating how fast data can be pulled from the internet by a device, and the latter dictating how fast data can be sent to the internet from a device.
These speeds are measured in Mbps, with most activities requiring between 5 and 25 Mbps to work smoothly.
Ping and jitter are also displayed on many speed tests, with the former showing the reaction time of the internet connection, and the latter showing the stability of the connection.
Factors that affect speed test results include the type of internet connection and the activities of the user.
There are also various things that users can do to improve internet speed, such as updating router firmware, using an ethernet cable, and ensuring that VPN and proxy settings are not slowing down the connection.
