Speedtest by Ookla

Speedtest.net, operated by Ookla, is the globally recognized standard for internet performance testing, offering users comprehensive measurement of their connection's download speed, upload speed, latency, and jitter. Founded in 2006 and launched as a web-based service, it has evolved into a multi-platform solution available through web browsers, mobile apps, and desktop applications. The service utilizes a global network of thousands of servers strategically positioned worldwide to ensure accurate, geographically relevant testing results. Speedtest.net serves both individual consumers checking their home or mobile internet performance and businesses conducting network diagnostics and quality assurance. The platform's methodology involves transferring data between the user's device and the nearest test server, measuring how quickly data travels in both directions while calculating response times. Beyond basic speed testing, Ookla has expanded the service to include video performance testing, network quality metrics, and detailed results history. The company maintains rigorous standards for server calibration and testing consistency, making its results widely accepted by internet service providers, regulatory bodies, and technology publications. Speedtest.net processes billions of tests annually across more than 200 countries, establishing it as the de facto benchmark for internet performance evaluation worldwide. Its data contributes to global internet quality reports and helps drive infrastructure improvements by highlighting areas with connectivity issues.