Internet Speed Test

What is Fast.com measuring?

Fast.com estimates your current internet download speed. You will generally be able to get this speed from leading internet services, which use globally distributed servers.

Why does Fast.com only report on download speed?

Download speed is most relevant for people who are consuming content on the internet, and we want Fast.com to be a very simple and fast speed test.

Why does Fast.com not report on ping, latency, jitter and other things?

Fast.com is a simple-to-use way for consumers to test what speed their ISP is providing. It is not a network engineer's analysis and diagnostic speed test suite.

How is the download speed calculated?

To calculate the download speed, Fast.com performs a series of downloads from Netflix servers.

Will the Fast.com speed test work everywhere in the world?

Fast.com will test internet speed globally on any device (phone, laptop, or smart TV with browser).

Why is Netflix offering the Fast.com speed test?

We want our members to have a simple, quick, commercial-free way to estimate the internet speed that their ISP is providing.

What can I do if I'm not getting the speed I pay for?

If results from fast.com and other speed tests often show less speed than you have paid for, you can ask your ISP about the results.