Internet Speed Test FAQ

Press GO at the top of this page. The test measures ping and jitter first, then download speed for about 10 seconds and upload speed for about 8 seconds. Close downloads, streaming apps and other devices first so the result shows what your line can actually do.

For one or two people, 10–20 Mbps download is enough for HD streaming and video calls. A family that streams, games and works from home will be comfortable on 50 Mbps or more of fiber. For gaming, ping under 50 ms matters more than raw speed. See how much internet speed you need.

Packages are sold as a maximum "up to" speed. WiFi distance, an old router, busy evening hours, other devices on the network and international link problems all reduce what you see. Test on a cable to your router to separate WiFi problems from ISP problems. Our guide on why internet is slow walks through each cause.

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, needs no app, account or sign-up, and saves your recent results only on your own device.

Yes. It works on any connection, including mobile data. A full test can use 100–400 MB on fast connections, so on a limited data bundle use the ping test or test less often.

Tests run against Cloudflare's global network, which automatically picks the nearest edge location. The server used is shown under the results. Read more in our testing methodology.

Mbps is megabits per second; MB/s is megabytes per second. 8 bits make 1 byte, so 8 Mbps ≈ 1 MB/s. A 20 Mbps package downloads at about 2.5 MB/s. Full explanation.

First register a complaint with your ISP and keep the reference number. If it is not resolved, you can complain to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. Step-by-step guide.

Nationwide slowdowns are usually caused by damage to an international submarine cable or by network restrictions. How cable cuts affect your internet.

Usually no. A VPN adds distance and encryption overhead. It can help only in rare cases where your ISP slows a specific service. Read more.