- Understanding your speed test results
Let's look at what they mean.
Download speed is how fast you can receive data, which includes viewing websites and streaming music. Faster speeds let you stream high-quality media with fewer interruptions.
Upload speed is how fast you can send data, like photos or documents. Posting videos online and transmitting your side of a video call all benefit from fast upload speeds.
Ping (also known as latency) refers to how fast a data packet travels between you and another computer. A high ping can result in lag during online gaming and video calls.
Jitter refers to the variability in your high and low ping and is best kept low to avoid lag. A high jitter can result in buffering and other interruptions during gaming or streaming.
Mbps stands for megabits per second and is a standard measure of internet speed. 1 megabit is 1 million bits of information.
What’s a good internet speed?
Your ideal internet speed depends on what you plan to do online. Some people can get away with fewer Mbps, while others may need more. Let’s break it all down.
Up to 25 Mbps
1 user
Browsing
Email/social media
Casual streaming
25-40 Mbps
1 to 3 users
Browsing
Email/social media
Casual streaming
Video calling
HD streaming
Online gaming
40-200 Mbps
2 to 5 users
Ultrafast downloads
4K streaming on multiple devices
1,000 Mbps*
5 or more users
Large downloads for almost any number of devices
Simultaneous 4K streaming
Online gaming
*Ting Internet's 1,000 Mbps plan is designed to handle 20+ devices seamlessly, even when your entire family uses the internet at the same time.
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