• IllNess@infosec.pub
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    6 months ago

    I wonder if this would affect speed tests. I know using Ookla’s speed test is inaccurate because ISPs change speeds when connected to certain servers.

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      6 months ago

      I never use Ookla for this reason. I use the Google speed test here in the states.

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        6 months ago

        fast.com is pretty good, too. No nonsense, and run by a company renowned for server throughput optimization, so it should rarely be on their end if it’s a slow result

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          6 months ago

          And if they prioritise it etc then they are just prioritising netflix. It was a great idea!

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          6 months ago

          A couple of speed tests will give you most accurate results if you really need them. fast.com tends to estimate my speeds a bit higher than ookla or Google’s tests, but they’re all clustered within about 5Mbps.

          One outlier in either direction would also be an interesting result, but I have yet to observe that.

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        6 months ago

        Its good for at least confirming the physical links between your system and your home network and the ISP are good.