SpeedTest.net is a great website that allows you to check your connection speed for free. Open http://www.speedtest.net/ and the website will automatically identify your location and will suggest the nearest location for testing. Testing from the closest location is important as this ensures the speed test is an accurate one.

The website also lists your IP address and your service provider. Make sure the IP address is the right one or else your test will not be accurate.

Once you click on the testing location, the website will upload and download data from the test server. The screen will show a speedometer where you can see your download and upload rate being measured. Once the download and upload is done, the website displays the current speed of your internet connection. The result is shown in Megabits per second.

You can then compare the results with the claims of your service provider to determine whether you are getting quality service or not. The site also offers a summary of all the tests you have conducted and helps you compare it with other tests and speeds all over the world. Your results are compared with the average speeds in your region, country, continent and the world. The website also indicates your local and global rank as well.

You can test regularly to prepare a database of your tests for better comparison and accurate analysis. Do not delete your web history and cookies so that the website can remember all your previous tests.

You can also click on the ‘Learn More’ link on the web page to know more how the testing service works. Not only does this website offer the service for free, it also offers an App that can be downloaded and used on your Apple iPhone.

The website can be embedded to your website by simply copying the html code available on the SpeedTest website.

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