Getting a handle on your internet connection is vitally important to us all, particularly those in schools and colleges. Speedtest.net is a fantastic tool which provides the most accurate testing of your local internet speed available anywhere online and is the worlds most used testing tool, testing internet connection speeds for over 5 million users every day.

Online vs App

Users can either access the tests online through a web browser or through the Ookla App. The browser version of Speedtest is brilliant, providing quick and accurate speed test results in a use friendly way. The App is a different level though as it is incredibly easy to use and actually a joy. Ookla have somehow managed to turn something very mundane into a very pretty looking nerds dream. The App gives instant access and detailed logging of each speed test and keeps a history of every test you run.

Speed Wave

If you register for an online account you can create Speed Waves and compare results with other users. This is a great tool if you have a few users within your location that are all achieving the same speeds as this can serve as effective evidence that your infrastructure needs updating.

Test History

Speedtest lets you see a list of all previous tests and this is especially clear and easy to use on the App that is available. The history detail gives you valuable information including the connection Type, the Date & Time the Location and of course the speeds achieved. You can also share the results via email, message or socially.

By using Speedtest you can get an accurate idea of you connection speeds to inform whether you have the infrastructure in place to support the tools you need to use.