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Sephiroth · 16-01-2012, 22:53

Qasi has it exactly right.

Speed tests can vary from minute to minute. That's the internet.

If one speed test says 50 meg (and speedtest.net is used by a heck of a lot of people), then at that time you were getting 50 meg.

If you persist with speedtest.net, it might vary but it won't lie to you. It could show a slow speed if the host is oversubscribed - which is then the subjective truth. Maidenhead on speedtest.net is one of those. I use Paris for my speedtest.net.

The truest speed test is an actual download - and even then the site you're downloading from might not be able to punt out at your top speed.

It's a trick subject. Qasi is right.

16-01-2012, 22:53	#6
Sephiroth Wisdom & truth Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: RG41 Services: RG41: 1Gig VOLT Rutland: Gigaclear 400/400 Posts: 12,928	Re: Different speed tests Giving different results? Qasi has it exactly right. Speed tests can vary from minute to minute. That's the internet. If one speed test says 50 meg (and speedtest.net is used by a heck of a lot of people), then at that time you were getting 50 meg. If you persist with speedtest.net, it might vary but it won't lie to you. It could show a slow speed if the host is oversubscribed - which is then the subjective truth. Maidenhead on speedtest.net is one of those. I use Paris for my speedtest.net. The truest speed test is an actual download - and even then the site you're downloading from might not be able to punt out at your top speed. It's a trick subject. Qasi is right. __________________ *Seph.* My advice is at your risk.