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FREE INTERNET SPEED TEST // NO LOGIN

Test your internet.
Own your bandwidth.

Check your connection. Find out what it can handle. Make your next move.

No account neededNo results stored

For a cleaner reading, pause downloads and move close to your router—or connect with Ethernet.

YOUR CONNECTIONREADY TO TEST
—Mbps download
Upload— Mbps
HTTP latency— ms
Variation— ms

Quick estimate · typically 15–45 seconds

Uses up to about 35 MB of test data. Starting sends your IP address and test traffic to Cloudflare.

How this test works

FROM MEGABITS TO MOVIE NIGHT

What can your connection do?

Run the test to see your streaming readiness.

01

HD streaming

One screen, full HD.

5 Mbps
Awaiting test
02

4K movie night

One screen, ultra HD.

15 Mbps
Awaiting test
03

Two 4K screens

Double the streams.

30 Mbps
Awaiting test

Based on Netflix’s speed recommendations; two-screen estimate is additive. Wi-Fi, stability, other devices and the streaming service also matter. This tests Cloudflare connectivity, not Netflix’s servers.

BUY THE SPEED YOU NEED

How much bandwidth
does your home need?

Count activities happening at the same time.
We’ll leave some room for everything else.

Estimated download target35 Mbps

Allow about 5 Mbps upload for your calls.

Planning estimate: 15 Mbps per 4K stream, 5 per HD stream, 5 down/up per call, plus 40% download headroom. Call allowance and headroom are our assumptions, not service guarantees.

WHEN IT’S TIME FOR A CHANGE

A better connection starts here.

Availability is specific to your address.
Check the options before you switch.

START WITH YOUR ADDRESS

Who actually serves your home?

The FCC’s US broadband map shows provider-reported availability. Enter your address on the map, then confirm service and pricing directly with the provider.

Find internet providers

Independent resource · opens the FCC broadband map.

Compare the full deal.

  • Upload speedEspecially for calls and cloud backups.
  • Price after the promotionInclude equipment and installation.
  • Data caps and contractsCheck overage fees and cancellation terms.
  • Connection typeCompare fiber, cable and fixed wireless locally.

UPGRADE YOUR CONNECTION // NOT YOUR GUESSWORK

Internet providers, mobile data, VPNs & Wi-Fi gear

Explore 27 bandwidth-related options. Compare the terms that matter for your connection; availability and performance vary. This is a directory, not a tested performance ranking.

Home & business internet

Check availability at the exact address. Business providers are labeled separately; none is a guaranteed upgrade.

5G home internet

T-Mobile Home Internet

An address-dependent option when you want an alternative home connection.

Before you choose: Local availability, indoor signal, expected speeds and network-management terms.

Check plans & details

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Fiber / business internet

Frontier

Check which internet services are available at your address.

Before you choose: Local technology, upload speed, installation and the full monthly cost.

Check plans & details

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Regional home internet

Ziply Fiber

Check regional fiber availability before switching your home connection.

Before you choose: Address eligibility, upload speed, equipment and promotional pricing.

Check plans & details

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Regional home internet

Breezeline

Check local internet availability and compare the complete offer.

Before you choose: Address coverage, actual plan terms and equipment costs.

Check plans & details

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Business internet

Spectrum Business

Explore internet service for an office or small business.

Before you choose: Business-address availability, service terms and support commitments.

Check plans & details

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Business internet

Verizon Business

Compare business connectivity options at your location.

Before you choose: Local coverage, service type, contract and support terms.

Check plans & details

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Mobile data & backup hotspots

Compare usable data and hotspot rules—not just the word “unlimited.” US Mobile is a starting point, not a paid ranking.

US mobile data

US Mobile

Compare a mobile-data plan for everyday use or a backup hotspot.

Before you choose: Coverage, premium-data limits, hotspot allowance and device compatibility.

Check plans & details

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US mobile data

Visible

Compare mobile plans when hotspot access is part of your backup connection.

Before you choose: Coverage, hotspot speed restrictions and data-priority terms.

Check plans & details

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US mobile data

Mint Mobile

Compare prepaid data for your phone and occasional tethering.

Before you choose: High-speed data, hotspot allowance, prepayment and renewal price.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM & roaming data

Match the plan to your destination, device and data needs. Check fair-use and tethering rules before purchase.

Travel eSIM data

Airalo

Compare a destination-specific mobile data plan before a trip.

Before you choose: Supported devices, destination coverage, validity and hotspot rules.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

Saily

Explore mobile data packages for your destination.

Before you choose: Data allowance, activation, validity and tethering terms.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

Holafly

Compare travel data packages with your daily usage in mind.

Before you choose: Fair-use terms, supported destinations and hotspot restrictions.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

Ubigi

Explore data plans for supported destinations and devices.

Before you choose: Compatibility, local networks, plan validity and top-ups.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

GigSky

Compare destination data options for travel connectivity.

Before you choose: Destination-specific coverage, devices and plan conditions.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

Nomad eSIM

Compare regional or country data packages for a trip.

Before you choose: Plan validity, data amount, activation and supported networks.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

aloSIM

Explore prepaid travel data for compatible phones.

Before you choose: Device support, activation and top-up availability.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

eSIM.net

Compare travel mobile-data products and their plan-specific features.

Before you choose: Coverage, validity, hotspot rules and activation instructions.

Check plans & details

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Travel mobile data

Roamless

Explore travel data options for your itinerary.

Before you choose: Destination rates, included data and device compatibility.

Check plans & details

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Travel eSIM data

Maya Mobile

Compare travel data packages for the places you will visit.

Before you choose: Destination coverage, validity and plan-specific fair-use terms.

Check plans & details

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VPN connections

A VPN changes the route your traffic takes. It can reduce speed; it is not a fix for weak Wi-Fi.

VPN connection

NordVPN

Compare a VPN connection, then measure speed with it on and off.

Before you choose: Server locations, protocol, device support and renewal price.

Check plans & details

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VPN connection

Surfshark VPN

Compare VPN connection options for your devices.

Before you choose: Nearby servers, protocols, plan scope and renewal price.

Check plans & details

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VPN connection

ExpressVPN

Explore VPN software and connection options.

Before you choose: Device support, server locations and ongoing cost.

Check plans & details

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VPN connection

Private Internet Access

Compare VPN connection settings and subscription terms.

Before you choose: Protocol options, supported devices and renewal pricing.

Check plans & details

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VPN connection

CyberGhost VPN

Explore a VPN option and compare performance on your network.

Before you choose: Local servers, devices, cancellation and renewal terms.

Check plans & details

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VPN connection

Proton VPN

Compare VPN-only plans and device compatibility.

Before you choose: Selected VPN plan, connection features and renewal pricing.

Check plans & details

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Wi-Fi & Ethernet equipment

Buy equipment only after a wired-versus-wireless test suggests your local network is the constraint.

Networking hardware

GL.iNet routers

Explore networking hardware for travel or a home connection.

Before you choose: Port speeds, Wi-Fi coverage, VPN throughput and technical fit.

Explore networking gear

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Networking hardware

Routers & Ethernet gear

Compare routers, mesh equipment and Ethernet accessories.

Before you choose: ISP compatibility, port speeds, returns and whether hardware is the bottleneck.

Explore networking gear

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Referral benefits are disclosed beside the relevant link. An ordinary provider link does not pay this site. Check current terms on the provider’s site before signing up.

PRIVACY, WITH A SPEED TRADEOFF

Considering a VPN?

A VPN adds an encrypted route. Performance depends on the server, protocol and your connection. Test with it on and off before committing.

Read the VPN checklist

Explore NordVPN

One provider to consider. Compare supported devices, renewal pricing, refund terms and the locations you need.

See plans and details

Direct provider link · no paid ranking.

FIX FIRST. UPGRADE SECOND.

Less spinning. More streaming.

01 / TROUBLESHOOT

Fast test. Slow streaming?

Try Ethernet or move closer to your router. Pause background downloads. Test on the device that buffers, at the time you usually watch.

What to try next

Compare a wired test with Wi-Fi. If wired is much faster, start with router placement and wireless congestion. If both are slow, repeat at another time and contact your ISP with the readings.

02 / UNDERSTAND

Mbps isn’t the whole story.

Download speed is capacity. Latency is response time. Variation describes how much those response times change across samples.

Why numbers vary

This quick test includes HTTP overhead and measures the route to one network. Browser limits, busy devices, Wi-Fi and congestion affect the result. It does not measure packet loss, loaded latency or your plan’s maximum capacity.

03 / CHOOSE

A VPN won’t fix weak Wi-Fi.

Start with your local connection. For a VPN, compare privacy policies, device support, nearby servers and the full renewal cost.

A fair comparison

Use the same device and network. Test without the VPN, then with a nearby VPN server, and repeat. A different route can change speed, but a VPN is not a guaranteed cure for buffering.

THE CONNECTION FIELD MANUAL

Internet speed, streaming & mobile data guides

Use repeatable checks to understand a slow connection, compare bandwidth needs and choose the right next step.

FIELD GUIDE / 01How much internet speed do you need for 4K streaming?

Understand 4K streaming bandwidth, multiple screens and Wi-Fi limitations before upgrading your internet plan.

FIELD GUIDE / 02Fast internet but streaming still buffers? Try these checks.

Troubleshoot buffering with a wired comparison, background-traffic checks and tests on the device that actually streams.

FIELD GUIDE / 03Wi-Fi speed vs internet speed: find the difference

Learn how to compare Ethernet and Wi-Fi results before replacing a router or upgrading an internet plan.

FIELD GUIDE / 04How to compare mobile data and hotspot plans

Compare US Mobile and other mobile-data options using coverage, hotspot allowance, priority data and renewal costs.

FIELD GUIDE / 05How to test VPN speed fairly: on vs off

Compare VPN download, upload and latency on the same device without mistaking a single reading for a universal ranking.

FIELD GUIDE / 06How to compare internet providers at your address

Compare local internet providers by availability, upload speed, total price, data limits and contract terms.

QUICK ANSWERS

Internet speed test FAQ

What is a good internet speed for streaming?

Netflix recommends at least 5 Mbps for one 1080p stream and 15 Mbps for one 4K stream on a stable connection. Multiple streams and other devices need more total bandwidth.

Why does my speed test look fast while video buffers?

The test and the video can use different devices and network routes. Compare Ethernet with Wi-Fi, pause background transfers and test the affected device before upgrading.

Is mobile hotspot data the same as phone data?

Not necessarily. Plans may have separate hotspot allowances, speed restrictions and network-priority rules. Check the specific plan before using it as a backup connection.

Will a VPN make my internet faster?

There is no guarantee. A VPN changes the route and adds overhead. Compare on and off on the same device; it cannot fix weak Wi-Fi.

Does NoBandwidth store my speed results?

Results remain in the current page’s memory. There are no accounts or analytics scripts. Test traffic goes to Cloudflare, and hosting services receive normal request information.

Streaming thresholds: Netflix Help Center.

About the readings

Test methodology and limits

Our lightweight browser test makes five small HTTP requests for latency, downloads up to three 8 MB samples, and uploads up to two 4 MB samples to Cloudflare’s public speed-test endpoints. Download and upload use the median completed sample in Mbps; HTTP latency is the median round-trip time, and variation is the mean absolute difference between successive latency samples. Each request times out after 12 seconds. Slow transfers stop early; incomplete tests do not receive a streaming verdict.

Small samples may understate fast connections. For a longer second opinion, use Cloudflare Speed Test or FAST.com. This site is independent of Cloudflare, Netflix, internet providers and VPN providers.

Privacy and commercial links

This version does not use analytics, advertising scripts, tracking cookies or accounts. It keeps readings only in the current page’s memory. Hosting services can receive normal request information such as your IP address; test traffic goes to Cloudflare under its privacy policy. External sites apply their own privacy policies.

The current provider links are ordinary unpaid links. If a link is replaced with a paid referral link, a commission disclosure will appear beside it. Compensation does not change speed-test readings.