Go faster broadband

Zero to 8Mb in how many seconds?

At the risk of sounding like Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame, just how fast is your broadband connection? And is it working at full potential? Does it leave you feeling a tad underwhelmed at times? Or is using the net suddenly like finding a stray cigarette end has set your hair alight?

Of course, there’s more to broadband than raw speed. But who doesn’t want to know if their new sexed up net connection goes as fast as the manufacturer’s says it does?

Right, let’s find out where it matters – on the test track...

Thinkbroadband speed test -  Takes a few minutes to complete. Java needs to be enabled

DSL Reports speed test -  Benchmarks your line speed for uploading and downloading

Bandwidthplace.com -  There’s a short questionnaire to fill in before the test. Overview and statistics, but no troubleshooting or upstream testing.