Mbps is the ISP industry-standard, and we use it on Speedtest.net so you can easily compare your result to your broadband plan's speed. However, we offer four different options on your settings page: kbps or Kilobits Per Second - One kilobit is 1000 bits, and bits are the smallest possible unit of information (a little on/off switch).

Spectrum Internet Speed Test | HighSpeedInternet.com An internet speed test will show your actual connection speed in megabits per second (Mbps). The Spectrum internet speed test will prompt your browser to attempt to download a test (or dummy) file. The speed test will keep track of how long it takes for your computer to download this file. Don’t worry—the file is harmless. Internet Speed Classifications | What is a Good Internet Feb 19, 2019

Mbps stands for megabits per second, which is a measurement of speed used for both download and upload speeds. If your internet service plan advertises 100 Mbps, you can handle most things the internet throws at you while avoiding lag or buffering issues.

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Mbps stands for megabits per second, which is a measurement of speed used for both download and upload speeds. If your internet service plan advertises 100 Mbps, you can handle most things the internet throws at you while avoiding lag or buffering issues.

A "good internet speed" can be different for everyone depending on what you use the internet for. For example, 1Mbps is a good speed for web browsing, 3-25Mbps works for video streaming, and video calling requires 3-6Mbps. Your internet connection can also be affected by factors such as how many people and devices are currently using the internet.