How do I … see how fast my broadband connection really is?

This is easily done because a number of handy sites are set up to provide that information in real time. We recommend doing this if you’re a broadband user outside the main urban boundaries. Some providers might claim you have a level of throughput that’s higher (or even lower) than what you’re paying for.

One of the best is at Speakeasy, where two or so clicks will start your test. It’s at www.speakeasy.net/speedtest.

Two other reliable testing sites are the Windows User Group site, www.wugnet.com/ myspeed/speedtest.asp and at www.bandwidth place.com/speedtest.

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