Perform a Google Fiber speed test
Run a Fiber speed test to check your Internet speed of up to 1 gigabit.
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You have probably used speed test sites to check the Internet
connection speed, but many sites are not designed for ultra-fast
services like 1 Gig. To enable you to accurately measure the
connection speed, we built a speed test that can handle Fiber.
connection speed, but many sites are not designed for ultra-fast
services like 1 Gig. To enable you to accurately measure the
connection speed, we built a speed test that can handle Fiber.
To test your connection speed:
01. Close all applications before running the Internet speed test
for the best results.
for the best results.
02. Open your browser and go to speed.googlefiber.net.
If you have pop-ups blocked, When you click the speed test link,
the speed test may not appear. If this occurs, To view the speed
test page, temporarily unblock pop-ups.
the speed test may not appear. If this occurs, To view the speed
test page, temporarily unblock pop-ups.
03. Click the play button to start the test.
The Google Fiber speed test checks the upload & download speeds
& displays the results.
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03. Click the play Here are some pointers for getting the best speed test
results:
results:
Here are some pointers for getting the best speed test
results:
results:
* This speed test is only for Google Fiber connections that are
hardwired. When this speed test is used for other types of Internet
connections, the results can be unreliable.
hardwired. When this speed test is used for other types of Internet
connections, the results can be unreliable.
* When using Wi-Fi, you won’t be able to get the fastest Internet
speeds available with your Fiber plan.
speeds available with your Fiber plan.
* Install the most recent version of the operating system on the
device.
device.
* To run the speed test, make sure you’re using the latest version
of your browser.
of your browser.
* Turn hyperthreading on (Note: This is not supported on
Chrome-enabled MacBook or Lenovo devices.).
Chrome-enabled MacBook or Lenovo devices.).
* Use a private window in other web browsers or an Incognito window
in Chrome.
in Chrome.
* When running a speed test, only have one tab open in the web
browser.
browser.
* If you have Fiber TV service, Keep in mind that your Fiber Jack
brings both TV and data into your home, with TV taking priority. Run
the speed test when you’re not recording any programs and your TV
Box is turned off to get the best results.
brings both TV and data into your home, with TV taking priority. Run
the speed test when you’re not recording any programs and your TV
Box is turned off to get the best results.
* Run the test on a recent model computer with current networking
hardware if possible.
hardware if possible.
* If you’ve run a Google Fiber Internet speed test and believe you
still aren’t receiving the fastest speeds, here are ways you can
improve your Wi-Fi speeds.
still aren’t receiving the fastest speeds, here are ways you can
improve your Wi-Fi speeds.
