One of the most important criteria for the quality of work on the Internet is the speed of connection and data transfer. Our speedtest service allows you to check the technical condition of the channel and find out its functional parameters. The application works in the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belarus. Unfortunately, some providers claim one speed, but in fact the user receives a lower speed. To control the quality of services, it is enough to use the service to determine the quality of the connection.
How to find out Internet speed
First of all, you need to figure out what parameters affect the quality and speed of the Internet connection and data transfer. In simple words, the better the technology, the greater the network capacity, and accordingly, the diagnostic results are closer to optimal. In addition, some users forget that the Internet speed is directly affected by the tariff plan paid by the user.
Advice! For the most accurate Internet speed test results, before diagnostics you need to disable all programs and applications that slow down your connection speed. In addition, during the check, do not go to third-party resources, this will distort the diagnostic results.
First of all, you need to choose a high-quality, reliable diagnostic service that guarantees high accuracy of results. This is exactly what speedteste.ru is - the data is provided in a convenient form, it can be downloaded, stored, or sent by email. The user receives comprehensive results, analyzing which one can obtain a complete picture of the functioning of the network.
Checking real Internet speed requires using a special application. Experts and users recommend using a foreign AIDS test service. For many years, this application has been successfully used to diagnose connection status. The service is easy to use, the interface is intuitive, there is a large “Start” button on the main page, just click it and after a minute the user can check the Internet speed online. First, the application determines the IP address of the device, information about the provider, in addition, you can select the units of measurement:
- Kbps;
- KB/s;
- Mbps;
- MB/s
You can choose miles or kilometers as units of measurement, and 12- or 24-hour systems to indicate time. In addition, the user independently selects the server for more accurate results and sets the date.
Important! Speedtest also offers a mobile application for testing connection quality on mobile gadgets, as well as on devices running Android and iOS.
Useful tips:
- It is recommended to take measurements by directly connecting the cable to the device, then the results will be more accurate than when checking via Wi-Fi;
- the test server should be located in the country where the device is, then the interaction time will be minimal;
- for the most accurate results, you need to turn off programs and applications that consume traffic;
- During the scan, you must disable your antivirus and firewalls;
- requires disabling the intermediate proxy server, as it complicates the data transmission chain, and accordingly, the verification results will be unreliable.
Service data
The speedtest application is a proven, reliable assistant in diagnosing connection speed. The application is free, verification is available an unlimited number of times. To get correct test results, perform the test at least three times, and then calculate the average value of the three parameters:
- incoming traffic;
- outgoing traffic;
- ping.
To find out your connection speed, you don’t need to install any programs or applications on your device, go to:. Diagnostics are carried out online. First of all, ping is determined - the response time, at the next stage the incoming speed is diagnosed, and after that the upload speed is determined.
Upon completion of the global Internet speed test, the client receives the data and can repeat the diagnosis or move to another server for testing.
If the actual Internet speed is less than that specified in the contract, the first thing that is recommended to do is to exclude the influence of all intermediate devices on the network, this applies to the router. The device for testing is connected to the network by cable.
If we are talking about mobile Internet for smartphones and tablets, which is supplied through a Wi-Fi router, you need to restart all devices - the router and gadgets connected to it. If the repeated result is still unsatisfactory, try resetting the router to factory settings using the “Reset” button. If after this the test result remains bad, try connecting to the Internet through your neighbors’ Wi-Fi router.
Important! Remember that most Wi-Fi routers do not provide high connection speeds, so mobile Internet speeds are much lower than those provided by the provider.
If a user tests the connection on a computer or laptop via cable, and the results do not meet expectations, do not immediately call the provider and tell them about technical problems. It is possible that the device was consuming too much traffic at the time of diagnosis. This can happen unnoticed by the user. For example, the operating system is updated - files are downloaded in the background, so the owner does not even notice it. In addition, an impressive part of the traffic is consumed by torrents, online radio, and running programs. Thus, first of all, you need to make sure that the device does not consume unnecessary traffic.
Advice! Experts recommend conducting diagnostics in a safe mode.
Optimal incoming/outgoing speed and ping
The aggregator determines the optimal server through which testing will be carried out. The user can also independently select a server, but the closer it is to the device, the more accurate the results will be. Regarding optimal test data:
- ping (measurement units - milliseconds), acceptable result - up to 120 ms, good result - up to 45 ms;
- incoming speed (units of measurement - megabits per second) - the higher the speed, the faster sites, music, videos, images load;
- outgoing speed (units of measurement - megabits per second) - the higher the speed, the faster you can upload information to the Internet.
Wi-Fi module
With a Wi-Fi module built into a laptop or as part of a PC, the picture is the same as with a network card. Budget laptop assemblies can be equipped with Wi-Fi modules with a throughput of up to 150 Mbit/s. And old network cards with Wi-Fi for PCs, connected via the PCI interface, are completely limited by the speed of the 802.11a standard - up to 54 Mbit/s. In this case, the Wi-Fi module will have to be replaced. Or, specifically for working with a high-speed tariff plan, purchase a Wi-Fi module connected to a USB port.
Alternative Internet speed testing services
- Alternative sites.
Finding a website on the Internet to check the quality of the connection is not difficult. Such services are free; you can check the Internet speed on your computer in less than a minute:
- Yandex.Internetometer;
- 2IP.ru.
Important! Many providers offer their own connection quality checking services.
- Computer programs.
Most programs, in addition to the main task of checking speed, are oversaturated with additional options, which is inconvenient. Here are some alternative programs:
- BWMeter;
- Networx;
- JDast LAn Speed Test.
- Mobile applications.
Designed for testing the quality of mobile Internet:
- Network Master;
- Meteor.
Before choosing a program or application, read the reviews and make sure that the test will not harm the device.
YouTube Recommended Bitrate (SDR)
YouTube recommends a Full HD video bitrate of 30 fps at 8 Mbps . In other words, your smartphone must have a network connection speed of at least 8 Mbps for the video to play smoothly.
According to these recommendations, every minute of watching FHD 30 fps SDR video can absorb about 60 MB from our Internet package. Of course, this may differ in practice because each film has a different compression level. When the picture is static (for example, some kind of infographic/slide or other stationary elements are presented), then the film can have a much lower bitrate.
But, to this you also need to add audio streaming, which requires additional speed at 128-384 kbps or higher.
Checking Internet speed on your phone (smartphone)
Speedtest, according to experts and users, is the most stable, accurate application for diagnosing connections and checking the quality of mobile Internet. The service is available for download on Play.Market, as well as in the “Programs” section on the developer’s website.
After starting the diagnostics, the service determines the location of the device and checks the quality of the connection. The phone screen displays a speedometer, where online data is displayed, and the following data is sequentially tested:
- ping;
- data acquisition speed;
- speed of sending information.
In addition, the user can check the speed of the gadget's Wi-Fi connection. The service is Russian-language, all data is saved.
How much is one Mbit?
The phone today is used not only for calls, but also for running Internet applications. Common actions required from a smartphone:
- viewing messages, replies on forums, on social networks;
- Internet telephony;
- online video games;
- watching online videos, videos and films.
Each of the tasks under consideration requires a certain data transfer speed over the mobile Internet. In this case, a threshold value is identified at which such an operation is possible in principle, and the speed at which it occurs as quickly as possible.
Connection speed is the volume of packets in KB (kilobytes) passing through the channel per second. A unit of information is 1 byte, equal to 8 bits.
Most often, the declared speed is achieved only under ideal conditions, with an unloaded network, at the required distance from the tower, if there is no interference.
Average Internet speed in Russia
Most cities in Russia have created good conditions for using the Internet: unlimited tariffs are in effect, fiber-optic communication lines have been installed, and mobile communication standards are being expanded and modernized. However, there are also problem areas where the Internet is provided via telephone cable and 4G communication is not supported. Such technical conditions are only sufficient for downloading small files and viewing chats.
Average fixed internet readings:
- ping – 13 ms;
- download speed – 66.01 Mb/s;
- sending speed – 72.84 Mb/s;
- 46th place in the world.
Average mobile Internet indicators:
- ping – 47 ms;
- download speed – 20.27 Mb/s;
- sending speed – 8.90 Mb/s;
- 98th place in the world.
What is Ping
Ping is a network characteristic that is a consequence of the quality of the Internet connection, the width and stability of the communication channel.
A common and understandable example for clarity:
- Data packets move through the communication channel from servers to the device and back, like a car on the road;
- The greater the distance between the server and the device, the longer the car with data packets will travel;
- On poor-quality road surfaces, it takes longer to drive from one point to another.
Low ping makes Internet use smoother and more convenient.
Rating of the best providers in the Russian Federation
The rating of Internet providers in Russia is compiled based on user reviews based on personal use of the services.
| No. | Provider | Rating |
| 1 | Akado | 18,2 |
| 2 | Rostelecom | 15,2 |
| 3 | Seven Sky | 14,8 |
| 4 | OnLime | 14,8 |
| 5 | Wifire | 14,6 |
| 6 | MTS | 12,4 |
| 7 | Yota | 8,9 |
| 8 | Beeline | 8,9 |
| 9 | Dom.ru | 8,7 |
| 10 | SkyNet | 8,5 |
