
How do speed tests work?Īn internet speed test will allow you to check the performance of your mobile device and mobile internet connection. Mobile internet speeds have surpassed many broadband speeds, including ADSL and certain NBN connections. Whether you’re streaming movies on-the-go, uploading files to Dropbox or downloading new mobile apps off Google Play during your morning commute, you need to be able to connect and do things with a steady internet connection. Having a high download and upload speed is now more important than ever. This passive data such as Cell ID, Signal Strength and GPS location can be used to further analyze performance across time and locations.Īs part of the Measuring Broadband America Program The FCC Speed Test App assists with improving the visibility, accuracy and transparency of performance data on US mobile broadband.With most of us spending 2.5 hours a day on our smartphones, the need for fast internet and a reliable mobile connection when we’re away from Wi-Fi has become a necessity. In addition to the test-generated in app information you can also export additional data collected during a test. Using the built in GUI, it’s easy to compare tests and historical data collected to see how performance changes over time, or according to wifi/cellular connection. You can also monitor data usage in the app so you do not exceed monthly allowances by your carrier. You can set a monthly data usage cap to ensure tests do not go over the limit. You can selectively run manual tests in the app across download speed, upload speed, latency, jitter and packet loss to accurately measure broadband or cellular performance.

No personally identifiable information is collected.

Your privacy is completely safeguarded. The program is run by the FCC to fulfil its Congressional mandate to collect and make publicly available accurate and transparent performance metrics on US broadband. The data from these tests contributes to the FCC’s Measuring Broadband America program. You can run these tests over both Wi-Fi and cellular connections. Accurately measure the performance of your mobile broadband service by running active tests to evaluate the following metrics - download and upload speed, latency, jitter and packet loss.
