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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-2"><strong>1. Consider a few possible causes of a slow internet connection before testing it on your device</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Cloud storage services such as iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive, and others, consume lots of bandwidth when in use.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Streaming or downloading from other connected devices.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Viruses and malware can cause problems by sending out data or drastically lowering the resources available to your computer or device.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Using wireless rather than hard-wired connections (ethernet).</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Line issues physically harming your connection, or area network issues.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It's possible that the issue isn't with you, but with the website or service you're trying to utilize.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-10"><strong>2. How to test Windstream internet speed?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Speedtest.windstream.net, fast.com, gospeedcheck.com, speedcheck.net, and others are some of the popular tools to<strong> <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-check-internet-speed-835">run Internet speed test</a></strong>. You can use it to make sure your equipment is in good working order.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To ensure that you get an accurate speed test result, follow these instructions.</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Your modem should be rebooted (optional). To reboot your modem, unplug it for a few seconds, then connect it back in. Note: You may only need to do this if you haven't rebooted your modem in a while.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Using an Ethernet Cat5e or higher connection, connect your PC directly to your modem.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Any unnecessary devices connected to your network should be disconnected. Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as cell phones, computers, smart TVs, and gaming consoles, are included.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"> To begin your speed test, click "Start Testing Speed."</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">See also: <strong><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-test-my-internet-speed-suddenlink-747">How do I test my internet speed Suddenlink</a>?</strong></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-29"><strong>3. The variables of Windstream speed test results</strong></h2>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><strong>Download test:</strong> A fast download speed is an important aspect in determining the network connection's overall performance. If you do a speed test and the results suggest that your network connection is too slow to allow streaming movies or working with bandwidth-heavy programs that need a lot of bandwidth, then it's time to upgrade. </p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><strong>Upload test: </strong>Upload speed refers to how quickly a user can upload data via a broadband connection. It is measured in megabits per second (Mbps).</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">See also: <strong><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-improve-internet-upload-speed-744">How to improve internet upload speed</a>?</strong></p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Ping test: It specifies the time it takes for data to reach its destination. Milliseconds are used to measure it. Latency of fewer than 100 milliseconds is generally regarded as ideal.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Jitter test: It is the amount of time it takes for data to arrive at its destination. Milliseconds are also used to measure it. It should ideally be 100 milliseconds.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Speed test</em></p>
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