There are many free tools
available that will give you accurate speed results.
A few of the best online tools include:
Speedtest.net: This
service is offered by Ookla and lets you perform
parallel stream tests for accurate speeds, or a
single connection mode to simulate downloading a
single, large file.
AT&T Speed Test:
AT&T offers this quick browser-based test to measure
accurate upload and download speeds between your
computer and the internet.
LiteSpeedTest: This
web-based speed test has one of the faster user
interfaces of any available online tool.
TestMy.net: This
service offers three distinct tests for specifically
measuring download and upload speeds, and an
automatic speed tests that measures your internet
speed over a period of time.
Fast.com: One of the easiest online tests you can perform is the one at Fast.com. All you must do to run the test is visit the site!
Performing any of these tests is fast and easy. Usually it’s just a matter of clicking a test button and letting the test run its course.
Results should be similar from service to service. However, it’s a good idea to run the tests from several services and from several devices in your home to get a large sample of results you can average together.