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What is a broadband speed test?

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The TMIS broadband speed test is a free service that lets you test your internet connection in seconds. The results are sent to your inbox so you can see if you’re getting the broadband speed you’re paying for.

Our speed test works on a range of connection types, including:

ADSL
Cable
Fibre optic
Mobile

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Understanding Advertised Broadband Speeds

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It used to be the situation that most suppliers would basically publicize the greatest conceivable speed accessible from the broadband Speed Test association, that which could be accomplished over the briefest lines, or just hypothetically under 'lab conditions'. Accordingly, broadband arrangements would be promoted as 'up to 20Mb' (or even 'up to 24Mb') for telephone line broadband and 'up to 40Mb' or 'up to 80Mb' for fiber administrations when for all intents and purposes nobody would have the option to accomplish these paces. 

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A supplier that brought in cash by spreading less limit over more lines, thus giving marginally more slow speeds than their rivals at top occasions, would have the option to publicize their administration with the equivalent (or significantly higher!) 'up to' speeds as a contender whose pinnacle time execution was better. 

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Since the first of April 2012 the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) have upheld rules that require promoted up to velocities to be reliably accessible to in any event 10% of the clients of that administration. With these principles set 'up to' speeds have dropped to a scope of 'up to 13Mb' to 'up to 16Mb' for telephone line broadband and 'up to 38Mb' or 'up to 76Mb' for most fiber administrations.

Things that affect broadband speed-

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• Actual speeds differ due to networks and the computer or modem you use. Your home wiring can also impact internet speed.

• If you're on Fibre, you can choose different speeds for your plan. You can change your speed and plan once a month in MySpark.

• Speeds vary based on how many people are on the network at the same time, both in your house and in general. The distance from your nearest internet server will also impact the internet speed.

• Connecting straight to your modem using ethernet wiring provides the fastest connection speed.

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Tips for fast broadband-

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• Use a high-spec modem and a high-spec laptop or computer.

• Keep your browser up to date.

• Make sure you're using up-to-date antivirus software. Viruses can slow your internet down.

• Check your data usage. You may go back to dial-up speed for the rest of your billing month if you reach your monthly data allowance.

• If the broadband seems slow, reset the modem by turning it off for a couple of minutes, then turning it on again.

• Devices and appliances like baby monitors, cordless phones or microwaves can interfere with your modem’s signal. So make sure you don’t keep them directly next to your modem.

• Place your modem in a central part of the house up nice and high. Placing it under a desk or in a cupboard may block its signal.

• If your modem is more than 5 years old, you may need to look into getting an upgrade.

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What if my broadband speed test reveals slower speeds than I'd expected?

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Internet services, for example, Broadband, Virgin Media and Sky used to attempt to cover themselves by saying that your broadband speed will be 'up to xx MB'. That is totally changed now, however, because of intercession from the Advertising Standards Authority. Not they need to present their 'normal' speed, which is the speed that over half of their clients appreciate between 8 pm and 10 pm at night.

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All things considered, when you pursued your most recent broadband agreement, your supplier ought to have given you a scope of paces that it will gracefully. In the event that your speed check preliminaries show that the speed you're getting is moderate, however inside the guaranteed run, at that point there isn't a lot of you can do other than an objection. However, on the off chance that it's missing the mark regarding the base guaranteed speed, at that point, you can conceivably leave your agreement punishment free.

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So proceed to check your broadband speed now. In case you're not getting the association you were guaranteed, you can go to our best web bargains page to locate another arrangement.

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How can I improve the accuracy of my broadband speed test?

 

To accomplish the most exact outcome from your broadband speed test, you should attempt the accompanying before you run the test:

 

• Abstain from downloading anything out of sight or on some other gadgets associated with a similar organization

 

• Remain as near your switch as you can

 

• Ensure all wires and links are associated appropriately

 

• Guarantee there's nothing impeding the way between your switch and the gadget you're running the test on, for example, a case or another gadget

 

• Switch off any gadgets that can influence your Wi-Fi that you don't require, for example, microwaves, child screens and any keen home gadgets

 

• In case you're trying a versatile organization ensure you can stay fixed for the entire time

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How do I check my broadband speed?

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• Our free speed analyzer (you'll see it at the head of this page) is anything but difficult to utilize, and takes only a couple of moments. You should simply enter your postcode and email address. At that point only the snap the green catch to get the speed test going.

• It regularly takes under 30 seconds to get your outcomes.

• Remember, however, that broadband paces are variable and can be influenced by loads of things - including the hour of day, the number of individuals are utilizing the association. What other others you live with are doing on the web is likewise a factor.

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• So don't utilize our speed checker for a solitary test. It's vastly improved to direct a couple of tests at various occasions for the duration of the day.

• That way you'll get a considerably more exact image of the broadband paces you're getting.

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