Google Fiber Internet Speed Test
Take a speed test to see how strong the connection is in your home (and if you don’t already have GFibersee how it compares to our speeds).
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FAQs
Download speed measures how fast information can transfer to you. It affects things like how long it takes to download large filesupdate gamesor show pages with lots of photos. Download speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps). One gigabit is 1000 Mbpstwo gigabits is 2000 Mbps.
Upload speed measures how fast information can transfer from you. It affects things like how you appear on video callshow fast you can upload files to the cloudand how long it takes to add attachments to emails. Upload speed is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).
When you get 1 or 3 Gig internetyour internet speeds have the capability of 1000-3000 Mbps. How fast you go depends on how you’re connected to the internet. For instanceWi-Fi is slower than a direct connection via Ethernet. Additionallyyour deviceethernet adapteror Wi-Fi card may have a lower maximum speed than your router or internet connection.
Ping measures how quickly your device gets a response from a server. A low ping score is betterespecially in applications where timing is everything – like online gaming or livestreaming. Ping is measured in milliseconds (ms).
Jitter measures the fluctuations in the speeds at which a stream of data is sent. A high jitter score can affect streaming and video callsmaking them look and sound choppy or glitchy. Jitter is measured in milliseconds (ms).
An IP address is the series of numbers that identifies your personal network to the outside world. Just like packages you order are sent to your home addressdata you request is sent to your IP address. Just like your home addressphone numberor license plate numberthis information is sensitive and shouldn’t be shared publicly.


