Verizon Fios Speed Test FAQ
The Verizon Fios speed test tool above is powered by M-Labs. The data we collect from Fios users is aggregated with the rest of M-Lab’s data. Since this is the same speed engine used to power the speed test tool in Google search, we’re able to compare hundreds of thousands of real-world tests to draw the most accurate Fios speed reports possible.
This speed test checks the speed between your smartphone, tablet, computer, or other device and the internet. You can run the test through a cellular (mobile) network, a wired broadband connection, or your home Wi-Fi. A gateway speed test checks the speed between your AT&T Wi-Fi gateway and our network. If you are in a “Frontier Fios” service area, your upload speed should be similar to the download speed you see advertised. In Frontier DSL areas, the upload speed will be much lower, usually about a tenth of the download speed. Having download speeds that are much faster is normal for home Internet service. Do you want to research connection speed for Verizon Fios?TestMy.net's Download Speed Test and Upload Speed Test log connection information to allow users to research real world Internet speed test results. TestMy.net's speed test database stores information on millions of Internet connections. This tool can average connection speed for any Internet provider, country or city in the world. Tips for using the Frontier speed test Connect the device you’ll use to perform the speed test directly to the modem using an Ethernet cable. For best results, use a Cat6 or Cat7 cable. Disconnect all other devices that may be using bandwidth. If you're sharing your broadband connection with multiple users/devices in your home, this up to 940/880 Mbps high speed service will help ensure there's enough internet connection to go around. With a Fios Gigabit Connection you can: Enjoy a superior online experience for multiple users and devices connected to the network at the same time.
How Do You Ensure the Fios Speed Test Results Aren’t Tampered With?
All the speed test results used to draw averages across the BroadbandNow website are IP-verified. Because IP addresses for consumer Internet are easily associated with particular providers, we’re able to be sure that each recorded Fios speed test comes from a real-world Fios user.
Fios Download Speeds vs Fios Upload Speeds
Which Fios Speed Do I Need
Fios has higher upload speeds than most Internet providers thanks to their fiber-optic network technology. While cable and DSL prioritize download speeds above all else, the increased bandwidth of Fios fiber allows them to deliver upload speeds in the same range as their download speeds.
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Increased upload speeds with Fios ensure that real-time apps like Google Hangouts and Skype don’t feel laggy. It’s also great for gamers, word-from-home customers, and anyone else who wants to squeeze the most out of their Internet connection.
Fios Latency Test Results
Fios has low latency compared to most other wired Internet options in the US. Using a Fios connection, you’re likely to see an even better report, since the “average” we show above includes many speed tests from non-optimized Fios connections. As a rule of thumb, any latency result below 100ms will work well for the average household.
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Fios Fiber-Optic Speeds: the Fiber Speed Advantage
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Verizon Fios is a fiber provider. Fiber providers, unlike cable and DSL, deliver future-proof fiber wires all the way to the customer. Cable, by comparison, switches to cheap copper wire once it gets to your neighborhood. This critical network difference is why Fios has been so dramatically preferred in fiber/cable markets like New York City.