Internet speeds can change throughout the day. If you are curious about how fast your connection is, you can go to www.speakeasy.net/speedtest.

Simply select the city closest to your location and within about 30 seconds you will get your results!

In the screenshot above, the results were 17882 kbps Download Speed and 1516 kbps Upload Speed. This is a VERY fast connection if I do say so myself! This test was done with a Comcast Internet connection to give you an idea of what speeds you can achieve on a GOOD day. Powerboost, which gives your internet connection a jolt for a few minutes when downloading anything on the internet, also plays a role in your speeds.

Typically, a fast connection should be approximately 4000 kbps or more for the Download Speed, and 500 kbps or more for Upload Speed. Check with your internet service provider to find our what speeds you are paying for or if you are experiencing speeds much slower than this.

A quick way to troubleshoot slow internet speeds is to power cycle your modem. To do this:

1.  Shut down your PC completely.

2. Unplug the power cord from the back of your modem.

3. Wait at least 30 seconds and replug your modem.

4. Once all of the lights on the modem are on and solid, turn back on your PC.

5. Check www.speakeasy.net/speedtest and re-test your speed.

 

Here are some ISP Twitter addresses to contact when you need help!

Comcast Cares: http://twitter.com/ComcastCares

AT&T U-Verse: http://twitter.com/ATTCustomerCare