Test your internet speed yourself

Slow internet is annoying. Especially if you just want to watch a movie or download large files. There are free meters on the web that tell you exactly how fast the internet is. Such a meter is also called a speed test. A slow connection can be due to the provider, but other factors, such as a poor WiFi connection at home, can also play a role. We explain what you can do about slow Wi-Fi in the tip ‘Resolve weak WiFi signal’. Below we will discuss different speedometers in more detail.

One of the best-known independent speedometers in the Netherlands is Speedtest.nl. Here people can easily measure download and upload speed. They can save the measurements for later comparison. Registering with the site is then necessary. The site also lists all providers and their plans, and shows which providers offer the fastest internet.

• Go to Speedtest.nl.
• click on Start test.

It may take a while before the speed is measured. Finally, the results are shown on the right.

A second option is the test of M-Lab. This meter is recommended by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets. The competition watchdog wants to use the results of M-Lab to check whether providers are keeping to the promised speed.

• Go to M-Lab.
• Put a check in I agree to the data policy, including the storage and publication of IP addresses.
• click on Start.

It may take a while before the speed is measured. Finally, the results are shown on the right.

A good alternative is speedtest.net. This meter allows people to save the test results in nice graphs. There are also apps for android and iOS.

• Go to speedtest.net.
• click on go.

It may take a while before the speed is measured. Ultimately, the results are above the meter.