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Test Bandwidth |
Depending on your Internet Service provider, you can find your bandwidth on your
monthly Internet bill. However, an easier way to determine your bandwidth is to
simply test it. Below are some bandwidth testers for broadband customers in Wisconsin.
Charter Customers
http://speedtest.wi.charter.com
TDS Customers
http://speedtest.tds.net/speedtest
Time Warner Customers
http://speedtest.wi.rr.com/
All Other
www.new.rr.com/techtips/speedtest/speed.asp
What do I do with this information?
These sites will test your download and upload speeds. For Distance Learning On
Demand, you only need to be concerned with download speeds. Anything higher than
512Kbps download is sufficient.
Examples
Good speed
Anything higher than 512Kbps (download)
Anything higher than 1.0Mbps (download)
Too slow
Anything lower than 512Kpbs (download)