Thanks to the insight provided by web site statistics, I now happen to know that most broadband telecoms users are in search of more speed.
Time, I think, to revisit the subject and update the Jeremy Clarkson-esque broadband speed testing article that has proved to be so enduringly popular.
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/tools/speedtest.asp
Probably one of the most accurate UK tests around.
http://speedtester.bt.com/cgi-bin/home.page.pl
BT speed tester checking the speed of your broadband connection within the BT network. Downside is that you have to logout of your current broadband account and logon to the Speed Tester account. Don’t go there if you’re not sure about this.
http://www.broadbandspeedtest.net/download/
Downloadable utility that monitors a broadband connection. Basic testing is free. For the more advanced features and diagnostics, there is a registration fee of US $10.
http://www.dslreports.com/stest
Requires up-to-date Java plug-in to be switched on. Test your broadband speed, both down and up, with a selection of US-based servers.
http://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/
Three free personal speed tests per month for static IP addresses. Tests up to 1MB connections for free users.
