What does an Internet Speed Test measure?
Think of your internet connection as a water pipe. Bandwidth is how wide the pipe is. If the pipe is wide, more water (data) can flow at once. A speed test tells you exactly how much data is flowing through your pipe right now. AirOI Checker measures three main things to give you a full picture:
Download
This is how fast you receive things, like watching a movie or opening a website.
Upload
This is how fast you send things, like posting a video or sending an email.
Ping
This is the delay. A low ping means your internet reacts very quickly.
Mbps vs MBps: Don't get confused!
Many people get confused between Megabits (Mbps) and Megabytes (MBps). Internet providers usually sell you "bits." There are 8 bits in 1 byte. So, if you have a 100 Mbps plan, you will actually download a file at about 12.5 MB per second. Our tool shows you results in Mbps because that’s what most internet plans use.
Pro Tip for Accuracy
To get the most honest result, try to turn off your VPN and stop any other big downloads while running the test. Using an Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi also gives a much better result!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my speed slower than what I pay for?
It could be many things! Maybe too many people are using the Wi-Fi at once, or your router is getting old. Sometimes, internet providers get busy during the evening, which slows down everyone in your area.
What is Jitter?
Jitter is like "shaking" in your connection speed. If the ping keeps changing from 20ms to 100ms, that is high jitter. It makes video calls look blurry or makes your voice sound robotic.
What is a good speed for 4K streaming?
Usually, you need at least 25 Mbps to watch a 4K movie smoothly. For a happy family using many devices, a 100 Mbps plan is usually the best choice.