Speed Test Blog

How to Improve Your Internet Speed: 10 Proven Tips

Is your internet feeling sluggish? Learn 10 proven methods to boost your internet speed and optimize your home network for better performance.

Understanding Internet Speed: Mbps vs MBps and What You Need

Confused by internet speed terminology? Learn the crucial difference between Mbps and MBps, and discover what speeds you actually need for your online activities.

5G vs Fiber Internet: Which is Better for Your Home?

Choosing between 5G home internet and traditional fiber? Compare speeds, latency, costs, and reliability to find the perfect connection for your needs.

Wi‑Fi Speed Test Guide (Fix Slow Wi‑Fi Quickly)

Complete Wi‑Fi speed test guide: accurate testing steps, interpreting download/upload/ping/jitter, quick win fixes, advanced optimization (channels, bands, SQM, mesh), and troubleshooting patterns.

Improve Wi‑Fi Speed: 18 Practical Ways to Boost Performance and Stability

18 actionable optimizations to improve Wi‑Fi speed and stability—covering placement, channels, 2.4 vs 5/6 GHz, interference, QoS/SQM, mesh, firmware, antennas, security, and device tuning.

Ping, Jitter, and Latency Explained (And How To Improve Them)

A deep dive into ping, jitter, and latency: definitions, how they’re measured, healthy ranges, causes of spikes, and 30+ practical optimizations to stabilize real‑time performance.

Understanding Your Speed Test Results (With Benchmarks)

A complete guide to interpreting speed test metrics—download, upload, ping, jitter, packet loss, latency under load—with benchmark tables and step-by-step fixes for slow or unstable results.

Best Internet Speeds for Streaming and Gaming (2025)

Use this baseline to size your plan and troubleshoot bottlenecks. Streaming requirements Activity Download (per stream) Upload SD video 3–5 Mbps 0.5 Mbps HD video 10–25 Mbps 1 Mbps 4K video 25–50+ Mbps 2 Mbps Live streaming (1080p) 12–20 Mbps 6–10 Mbps Gaming requirements Online multiplayer: 10–25 Mbps download, 3–5 Mbps upload is usually enough. Cloud gaming (1080p): 25–50 Mbps; (4K): 50–100 Mbps with low jitter. Prioritize ping/jitter; throughput matters less than stability. Household sizing 1–2 people, light use: 50–100 Mbps 3–4 people with 4K and meetings: 300–500 Mbps Power users, many devices: 1 Gbps+ Tip: If your plan is fast but apps feel laggy, check ping and jitter. Use Ethernet or QoS (SQM) to tame bufferbloat.

How to Test Internet Speed Accurately (Wi‑Fi and Ethernet)

Learn the right way to run an internet speed test for accurate results on Wi‑Fi and Ethernet. Avoid common mistakes and interpret ping, jitter, download, and upload.