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Siglinda Toepperwein
What is FAST.com measuring? FAST.com speed test gives you an estimate of your current Internet speed. You will generally be able to get this speed from leading Internet services, which use globally distributed servers.
Why does FAST.com focus primarily on download speed? Download speed is most relevant for people who are consuming content on the Internet, and we want FAST.com to be a very simple and fast speed test.
How are the results calculated? To calculate your Internet speed, FAST.com performs a series of downloads from and uploads to Netflix servers and calculates the maximum speed your Internet connection can provide. More details are in our blog post.
What can I do if I'm not getting the speed I pay for? If results from FAST.com and other internet speed tests (like dslreports.com or speedtest.net) often show less speed than you have paid for, you can ask your ISP about the results.
Download speed measures how fast information can transfer to you. It affects things like how long it takes to download large files, update games, or show pages with lots of photos. Download speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). One gigabit is 1000 Mbps, two gigabits is 2000 Mbps.
Upload speed measures how fast information can transfer from you. It affects things like how you appear on video calls, how fast you can upload files to the cloud, and how long it takes to add attachments to emails. Upload speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
Jitter measures the fluctuations in the speeds at which a stream of data is sent. A high jitter score can affect streaming and video calls, making them look and sound choppy or glitchy. Jitter is measured in milliseconds (ms).
The FCC currently defines high speed broadband internet as minimum 25 Mbps download speed/ 3 Mbps upload speed, but in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2022, Congress set 100 Mbps/20 Mbps as a target for internet speed that is available to everyone. As the average number of devices per household goes up, higher speed connections are important for everyone to have the internet access they need.
If you are a Verizon mobile customer on a select 5G Unlimited plan, you may qualify for a Mobile + Home Discount of up to $25/mo with Auto Pay on Verizon Home Internet*, depending on the internet plan you select. Explore our internet plans for more information about prices and speed tiers.
You may even qualify for free high speed internet with the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the Verizon Forward Program discounts. You must first apply for ACP to verify your eligibility. Households can qualify based on your household income, if you or someone in your household participates in certain federal assistance programs, or if you already receive a Lifeline benefit.
300 MBPS FIBER INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 300 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
OPTIMUM MOBILE: $45/mo. per line for unlimited data, talk & text. Autopay required. Other monthly charges apply per line, including $20 activation fee, and may include roaming charges, taxes, government fees and other Optimum Mobile fees and surcharges (including USF fee). Data speeds reduced for remainder of billing cycle after 20 GB is used. Other terms and conditions apply; visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details.
1 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 940 Mbps download/up to 940 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
500 MBPS FIBER INTERNET: Up to 500 Mbps download/up to 500 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
2 GIG FIBER INTERNET: Up to 2 Gbps download/up to 2 Gbps upload, not available in all areas. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
OPTIMUM MOBILE: $15/mo. per line for 1 GB data, unlimited talk & text. Autopay required. Other monthly charges apply per line, including $20 activation fee, and may include roaming charges, taxes, government fees and other Optimum Mobile fees and surcharges (including USF fee). Data speeds reduced for remainder of billing cycle after 1 GB is used. Additional data purchases available. Other terms and conditions apply; visit www.optimum.com/mobile/plan for plan details.
300 MBPS FIBER INTERNET: Up to 300 Mbps download/up to 300 Mbps upload, not available in all areas. Where 300 Mbps Internet provided over cable network, up to 300 Mbps download/up to 20 Mbps upload. Advertised speed for wired connection. Actual speeds may vary & are not guaranteed, see optimum.com/speedfactors for more info.
EQUIP, TAXES & FEES: For online orders, standard rates for professional installation may apply where free self-install is available. 1 free Gateway included. Limit 1 per household. 1 free WiFi extender available if recommended by your Optimum technician or home sizing guidelines. Additional WiFi extender(s) may be needed in order to connect wirelessly throughout Subscriber's residence. Min system reqs & equip configs apply.
PREPAID MASTERCARD: Offer is not available to individuals who have previously participated in a Prepaid/Reward Card promotion within the past 12 months. Must maintain promotion and remain in good standing with no past due or returned payments throughout first 90 days after account activation in order to receive Prepaid Card. Card will be mailed 4-6 weeks after 90-day period or customer may elect to receive virtually. Limit 1 per customer. Prepaid Mastercard cannot be used to pay Optimum monthly bill. Card/Virtual card is issued by Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. No cash access or recurring payments. Card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted. Virtual card can be used where Debit Mastercard is accepted online, for phone/mail orders or in stores that accept mobile wallet. Card/Virtual card valid for up to 12 months; unused funds will forfeit after the valid thru date. Terms and conditions apply.
8 Gig Fiber Internet is currently available in portions of NY, NJ & CT. Fiber Internet is not available in all areas. In some areas, Internet is delivered over cable network with different speeds. Enter your address to see availability in your area.
Internet: Xfinity xFi is available to Xfinity Internet service customers with a compatible Xfinity Gateway. Gig-speed over WiFi requires Gigabit Internet and compatible equipment. Internet speeds are shared in your home. Actual speeds vary and are not guaranteed. Many factors affect speed, including equipment performance, interference, congestion, and speeds of visited websites. WiFi speeds affected by additional factors, including distance from Gateway, home configuration, personal device capabilities, and others. Faster upload speeds only available in upgraded areas but may not be available for certain customers, who will be notified. If Gigabitx2 speeds are not available, we will provision your service at Gigabit Extra at the applicable rate. For factors affecting speed visit www.xfinity.com/networkmanagement.
Xfinity Mobile: Requires residential post-pay Xfinity Internet. Line limitations may apply. Equip., intl. and roaming charges, taxes and fees, including reg. recovery fees, and other charges extra, and subj. to change. $25/line/mo. charge applies if Xfinity TV, Internet or Voice post-pay services not maintained. Pricing subject to change. In times of congestion, your data may be temporarily slower than other traffic. After 20 GB monthly data use, speeds reduced to a maximum of 1.5Mbps download/750 Kbps upload. A minimum $15.00 charge applies per month, per account for By the Gig lines, regardless of data usage. Charges apply to each GB or partial GB of shared data. No rollover data. For Xfinity Mobile Broadband Disclosures visit: www.xfinity.com/mobile/policies/broadband-disclosures.
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