Download Speed
Download speed is how quickly data comes to you. It affects streaming, browsing, and large file downloads. In most Canadian homes, download speed is the number people notice first.
Understand Your Internet Speed Results
Most Canadians run a speed test only when something feels wrong. The numbers appear on the screen, but it is not always obvious whether they are good, bad, or somewhere in between. This site explains what download speed, upload speed, ping, and jitter mean in plain language, with a focus on typical home internet connections in Canada.
Upload Speed
Upload speed is how quickly data leaves your home. It matters for video calls, cloud backups, and sending large files. Many cable plans in Canada have much lower upload speeds than download speeds.
Ping and Jitter
Ping measures delay, and jitter measures how consistent that delay is. Gamers and people on video calls feel the impact of high ping and jitter immediately.