Is the iOS speed test accurate?

Jamzieth · June 2020

Hi all,

Just a quick question but does the speed test in the iOS app test the actual speed of the theoretical router throughput. Might be a stupid question but I’m getting tests in excess of 350Mb on my 73Mb line.

I can assure you that I’m not getting anywhere near these speeds and it’s closer to 50Mb.

This is a problem as I’m trying to use the monthly report to dispute my bill.

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.

Many thanks

J

Marc · June 2020

Ah, I see what your doing. Thats your internal networks WiFi speed test your seeing to which your high numbers make more sense. You need to run the ISP speed test. You can access it from the mobiles app home page. See graphic below...

Marc · June 2020

Hey @Jamzieth , Fing uses M-labs as their speed test provider. You should try their speed test directly first to see if it concurs with what your seeing. See below for URL from a previous thread.
(Info From @Robin from Fing )

Hi Everyone

Can you please check if M-Lab speed test is the same from link below?
https://speed.measurementlab.net/#/

That is the partner we use for speed measurement, so if Fing results are not in line with the ones reported by M-Lab, we definitely have to fix something.

Jamzieth · June 2020

I think either something needs fixing or I want Fing to start providing my connection 🤣

Jamzieth · June 2020

That would explain it, thanks for the quick answer.

Is the iOS speed test accurate?

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