How to Check Your Internet Connection Speed
This page explains how to test connection speeds for your wireless devices (e.g., smartphone, tablet, mobile hotspot, router, etc.), and some important considerations that may relate to your experience.
Before you begin
At times, Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband may fall back to 4G LTE speeds. Based on location, devices rely on coverage provided by other carriers. In these areas data speeds may be limited.
Ensure there are no apps running in the background that may be using the connection. Some apps (e.g., Windows and Anti-virus Updates, File Sharing apps, etc.) can consume a significant amount of bandwidth and decrease the connection throughput.
If traveling internationally, speeds vary and may be considerably slower than while in the US.
Steps
- To measure results on your home network, go to verizon.com/speedtest.
- Check out the Mobile service and fixed wireless section of our Network performance page, which lists expected performance speeds based on our internal testing and testing commissioned from third party vendors.