Broadband
speed test
Want to see how your broadband’s performing?
Run a simple speed test to keep track of your average upload and download speeds.
Are you a TalkTalk customer?
If you’re a TalkTalk customer, you can run a speed test through My Connection.
You can find My Connection, along with many other features, in My Account.
Are you a TalkTalk customer?
If you’re a TalkTalk customer, you can run a speed test through My Connection.
You can find My Connection, along with many other features, in My Account.
How does the broadband speed checker work?
The broadband speed checker measures both your upload and your download speeds, to give you an accurate picture of how fast your broadband is.
Upload speeds - This is how quickly online data is passed from your computer to the internet.
Download speeds - The more important of the two, focuses on how quickly data transfers from the internet to your computer.
How does the broadband speed checker work?
The broadband speed checker measures both your upload and your download speeds, to give you an accurate picture of how fast your broadband is.
Upload speeds - This is how quickly online data is passed from your computer to the internet.
Download speeds - The more important of the two, focuses on how quickly data transfers from the internet to your computer.
What speeds can I get with TalkTalk?
How to get accurate speed test results
Here are a few ways you can improve the accuracy of your speed test.
Close apps, disconnect other devices and pause any downloads
Keep the device you’re testing close to your router
Check there are no physical obstacles in between you and the router
How to get accurate speed test results
Here are a few ways you can improve the accuracy of your speed test.
Close apps, disconnect other devices and pause any downloads
Keep the device you’re testing close to your router
Check there are no physical obstacles in between you and the router
Why is my internet speed slow?
Your connection could be slow for a few reasons.
Cables have come loose.
Your internet browser hasn’t been updated.
You need new equipment.
You have more devices connected than your connection can handle.
Your router isn’t password protected.
If you’re still experiencing a slow connection, find out more about boosting your Wi-Fi speed.
Why is my internet speed slow?
Your connection could be slow for a few reasons.
Cables have come loose.
Your internet browser hasn’t been updated.
You need new equipment.
You have more devices connected than your connection can handle.
Your router isn’t password protected.
If you’re still experiencing a slow connection, find out more about boosting your Wi-Fi speed.
