Article: When you purchased an Internet package, the package should have had a "Mbps" number (e.g., 25); this is your Internet's proposed speed. By testing your Internet's actual speed, you can determine whether or not you're getting your money's worth. If you're unable to connect to the Internet due to faulty modem/router, you'll first need to replace your equipment. ISPs will usually replace leased modems for free. If you're able to use Wi-Fi, do so—this will give you the most realistic assessment of how fast your Internet actually is. If your computer can't connect to Wi-Fi, however, you can use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the modem. Go to https://www.google.com/ in any browser. Type in speed test and press ↵ Enter to do so. You should see the Google Speed Test box appear at the top of the search results. It's a blue button in the bottom-right side of the Google Speed Test box. Google will begin determining your download and upload speeds. Once you see a figure in both the "Mbps download" section and the "Mbps upload" section, you can continue. If you see that both of the figures match (or come close to) your purchased speed, your Internet is performing adequately; however, if you see a significant difference between what you're receiving and what you're paying for, you'll need to call your ISP right away. Providing the ISP with the details of the test may help them pinpoint a cause.
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Determine your Internet connection's proposed speed. Connect a computer to your Wi-Fi or modem. Open Google. Search for the Google Speed Test. Click RUN SPEED TEST. Wait for the test to finish running. Compare the test results to your Internet connection's proposed speed.