The Speed Test: Key Takeaways
Jonathan Schwantes, senior policy counsel at Consumer Reports, suggests using a pair of tests: one from Ookla and another from MLab.
The tests show two important results: download speed and upload speed, measured in megabits per second.
What qualifies as a good internet speed depends on what you're using it for.
If the distance is slowing your speed, consider your options: your Wi-Fi router may offer the choice between a 2.4 GHz connection and a 5 GHz connection.
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