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Q&A: Why are my Internet download speeds so slow?

Posted on March 27, 2026

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Question from Kellie: I have Xfinity Internet and the plan I’m on is for 300 Mbps download speed.

I used SpeedTest.net to run several speed tests yesterday and again this morning. The fastest speed I got was around 165 Mbps.

I called Xfinity this afternoon and they ran some kind of test from their end and said I was getting all the speed I’m paying for.

Is there something I’m doing wrong when I run the speed test or is Xfinity just blowing me off? [Read more…]

Instantly check your actual Internet download speed with this awesome free tool!

Posted on April 29, 2020

For a while now I’ve been recommending a fantastic free service called Speedtest.net for checking the actual download speeds on your Internet connection.

After all, some ISPs are notorious for not delivering the speeds their customers are paying for.

I have always found Speedtest.net to be quite accurate with their test results, and I still recommend them highly. But there’s an easy way to get a “second opinion” thanks to our friends over at Netflix. [Read more…]