Download speed test
Real download throughput measured live by streaming data from a global edge network — the number that decides how fast pages, files, 4K video and game updates arrive. Runs in your browser, nothing stored.
Streaming data from a global edge server to measure your download speed…
Download speed explained
What is download speed?
Download speed is how much data your connection can pull from the internet per second, measured in megabits per second (Mbps). It governs how quickly web pages, photos, files, software updates and streaming video arrive. Higher is better — and it's the headline number internet plans are usually sold on.
Mbps vs. MB/s — why they differ
Speeds are quoted in megabits (Mbps), but files are sized in megabytes (MB). There are 8 bits in a byte, so a 100 Mbps line downloads at roughly 12.5 MB/s at best. That's why a "fast" connection can still feel slower than the number suggests.
What's a good download speed?
- Under 10 Mbps: slow — basic browsing and SD video; HD may buffer.
- 10–50 Mbps: OK — HD streaming and video calls on a few devices.
- 50–150 Mbps: good — smooth 4K and a busy household.
- 150 Mbps and up: fast to gigabit — heavy multi-device use with ease.
Why your result can vary
Wi-Fi interference, distance from your router, other devices sharing the line, your device's hardware, and time-of-day congestion all move the number. For the truest read, test more than once — and try a wired connection if you can. Your speed will also never exceed the rate your plan provides.