Dumb newb question

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I have a new Verizon Iphone 4. I downloaded Speedtest.net.

Here's the idiot question: What are results indicate good speed and bad speed?

Also, is it better to use kbps, Mbps, or kB/s?

My most recent test showed the following results:

Download: 1838 kbps
Upload: 580 kbps
Ping: 198ms

Are these good results?

If anyone can provide reference numbers against which I can measure my results, it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

 

[macfanrutler]

It doesn't matter if you use kbps, Mbps or kB/s. Your ping seems pretty good as do your numbers on Verizon's network. I am on AT&T and in a good area for their network (which is why I didn't switch). My last test was 4361 DL, 1639 UL and 235 ping. I am usually right around that area with little fluctuation.

All accounts seem to show that AT&T's network is faster than Verizon but less reliable (which I haven't seen).

 

[vincenz]

kbps, Mbps, or kB/s are just units. Just like inches, meters, etc etc. People mostly use kbps and Mbps. Your results are normal for Verizon speeds.

Download around 2 Mbps (2000 kbps) and upload around 0.5 Mbps (500 kbps).

On AT&T, download can get to 5 Mbps and upload 2 Mbps.

 

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Another Question

First, my thanks for your replies - they have been very helpful.

New question: Are there any apps like Speedtest that can be downloaded to my Mac?

Thanks again...

 

[Applejuiced]

First, my thanks for your replies - they have been very helpful.

New question: Are there any apps like Speedtest that can be downloaded to my Mac?

Thanks again...

Open up safari on your Mac and go to speedtest.net

 

[vincenz]

First, my thanks for your replies - they have been very helpful.

New question: Are there any apps like Speedtest that can be downloaded to my Mac?

Thanks again...

Also, http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ is a good one too.