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 M¢25  Funded By Mahalo ? |  October 27, 2009 12:03 PM

Speed In MBPS

I tested My Broadband Internet Speed in the site http://www.ip-details.com/internet-speed-test/ it shows the Results accurately,fastly in Kbps .The results are Uploading Speed is 555Kbps,Downloading Speed is 1456Kbps But now i want the Site the check the speed in MBPS..where can i test it help me?Thanks In advance
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October 27, 2009 01:20 PM
kbps and mbps are on the same measurement scale, like pounds and ounces or grams and kilograms.

The results are Uploading Speed is 555Kbps,Downloading Speed is 1456Kbps

this translates to just about 0.55Mbps Upload and 1.45 Mbps download

1 Mbps is equal to 1000 kbps


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October 27, 2009 12:13 PM
Try speedtest.net, they measure speeds on Mbps.

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"Speedtest.net is a broadband speed analysis tool that allows anyone to test their Internet connection. Ookla provides this service for free to anyone curious about the performance of their connection to and from hundreds of locations around the world. Whether you test just for fun or you really need to certify and validate the true speed of your Internet connectivity, Speedtest.net is the place to be. You can view all of your historical results, share them easily, and even compare them to others in your immediate area or around the globe.

Our technology is used to perform over one million tests every day, making it the world-wide standard in bandwidth testing. Speedtest.net is owned and operated by Ookla, a team of technology veterans who believe the Internet should always be an open network for the exchange of ideas and information across town and or around the globe.

Speedtest.net itself experiences over twenty million tests every month providing unparalleled global broadband statistics. At no cost, anyone can use our World Results section to browse top bandwidth speed by country, or narrow down statistics to very specific locations. If you require more detailed information on global broadband statistics please contact us. We can provide raw data or specialized reports on either a one-time cost or subscription basis. Join the many governments, universities, and corporate organizations that have utilized Speedtest.net data as a unique resource."

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http://www.speedtest.net/about.php


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