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How to interpret the results of an Internet speed test

Posted on June 30, 2022

Regular readers of this blog know I’ve written several posts about the importance of occasionally running an Internet speed test.

In a nutshell, these tests allow you to monitor the speed and reliability of your Internet connection and also make sure you’re getting the download and upload speeds you’re paying for every month.

Since several people have asked me how to interpret the scores they receive when they run a test, I thought it might be a good idea to write up the answer in a stand-alone blog post.

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Is Xfinity 1.2Gbps Internet available where you live? Find out right now.

Posted on June 29, 2022

I recently received a heads-up from a friend that Xfinity was now offering 1.2Gbps Internet service in my neck of the woods.

I did a little checking around and discovered they are now offering Gigabit+ download speeds in most of the areas they currently service.

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How to check the true speed of your Internet connection

Posted on September 22, 2021

Is your Internet connection really as fast as your ISP claims it is?

In reality, the answer should be yes (or at least fairly close).

Since there are many factors that affect the average speed of a typical high speed Internet connection, it’s unlikely that your actual upload and download speeds to will match your plan’s advertised speeds exactly.

But that being said, there shouldn’t be a whole lot of daylight between the two.

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