Speedtest employs public test servers that present several challenges:
- The servers do not guarantee available bandwidth, meaning performance can vary widely.
- These servers often operate on internet connections that are prone to congestion, further affecting test results.
- The network paths on the Internet are complex and involve multiple exchanges. This means the route data takes can vary, leading to inconsistent results.
- The stability of these factors fluctuates constantly due to the variable traffic flow affecting the above points.
Given these variables, the variations of the results from Speedtest.net are often not surprising.
On our end, MassiveGRID operateds direct connections to Tier-1 internet service providers such as GTT, Cogent, Level3, NTT and others. Our connections are monitored 24×7 to ensure they remain free from congestion.
To illustrate the variability of Speedtest’s results, consider conducting multiple tests using different servers at the same location across various times and days. You will likely observe differing performance outcomes, highlighting the inherent inconsistencies in using public test servers.
