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Yaroslav Dragun 11/25/2021
It is worth noting that in some versions of the Android OS, the user can independently enable the display of Internet connection speed on the smartphone screen.
But as practice shows, such “Internetometers” mostly display incorrect information. Therefore, the best option is to use a special online service or application to measure speed.
General description of verification methods
There are 3 main options for checking the quality of a mobile Internet connection:
- using the built-in functionality of the mobile OS;
- installation of third-party applications;
- using sites designed for speed testing.
Stages of mobile Internet development
In order to obtain the most correct data, you need to do the following on your gadget:
- disable background applications that may use Internet traffic;
- stop downloads and updates;
- disable traffic distribution if Wi-Fi is turned on on the device or an access point is activated.
After completing these steps, you can begin measuring the speed of the Internet connection on your smartphone.
How to determine Internet speed via Wi-Fi
The quality of the Internet is determined by several factors: provider and tariff, type of connection, technical capabilities of the device itself, and even weather conditions.
Basic rules for checking Wi-Fi on smartphones:
- If possible, it is better to connect to cable Internet from a personal computer. The network speed via cable is higher and the test result will be more reliable.
- Disconnect all devices except one from the Internet for testing. This is necessary so that the connection channel is not divided between devices and the test result, again, is reliable.
- One check is usually not enough. Often low Internet speeds are caused by temporary technical problems on the provider’s side or minor glitches in the operation of servers, networks, etc. It is better to do several checks at intervals. This will help you get a complete picture of your Internet.
On the AIDS-TEST.rf service you can check Wi-Fi, cable networks, and mobile operators.
Find out the Internet speed using online services
For example, let’s choose this service https://2ip.ru/speed/ The service is excellent, but there are a lot of ads at the top, don’t download too much, select the blue “Test” button.
The service is excellent, but the advertising is very annoying and doesn’t let you work. But the service works very quickly, literally half a minute, a minute. The service began to detect speed.
So, I got 37.13 Mb/s incoming, 26.73 Mb/s outgoing.
The site is perfectly optimized to work on a phone. All you have to do is click the right button and not click on the advertisement that just keeps coming, otherwise you will be transferred to another page. In general, the site gives quite a lot of information. You can find out the name of your provider, your IP, etc.
How to increase mobile Internet speed
SPEEDTEST service specialists offer several tips that will help significantly increase the speed of your mobile Internet:
- Install a program that will remind you to regularly clean your smartphone of unnecessary files, applications and system cache.
- Use an antivirus program regularly to check your device for harmful viruses and programs.
- Do not download files from unverified and unofficial sites.
- Do not open suspicious files from unknown sources on social networks and email.
- Systematically reboot your router or modem. Do this every time your internet speed slows down.
- Install an Internet speed test on your phone to constantly be aware of the quality of your connection.
- Contact your operator if the tariff conditions do not suit you and you want to increase the volume of traffic.
It is also important to consider the capabilities of the smartphone and the mobile technology it can support.
Some phones have a limitation, so to increase the speed you will need to purchase a new device.
Checking with apps
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It is also possible to test the speed of mobile Internet using programs; fortunately, there is simply a huge selection of them now. They are available for both mobile platforms and for installation on a computer. We present the most famous:
Speedtest.net
The software is a direct continuation of the service of the same name. Available for Android and iOS platforms. You should go to the application store and install the one you need on your phone. After launch, activation occurs by clicking the “Start scan” button:
After the test is completed, the user will be provided with detailed results data in the form:
If for some reason you are not satisfied with the received data, you can change the region for testing by selecting it from the list. The program offers many options for setting up the test.
Nice interface, easy to manage and configure. Test results are saved if desired. The only drawback is constant advertising, which can only be disabled when purchasing the full version.
It’s not for nothing that this program is first on the list. Most often, users, using a search engine, “drive in” the following terms: speedtest, how to measure Internet speed using a program on a mobile phone.
Internet Speed Meter Lite
The second “candidate” for checking Internet speed on the Android platform is the Internet Speed Meter Lite program. It is cross-platform, that is, available for various operating systems.
After installing from the app store, run it and see the results immediately. Screenshots taken from Play Market:
There are no additional options here. Thanks to its feature, it displays test results for the entire period starting from the moment of installation. Minimal interface and size. If the user needs to track statistics, the software is great for this.
Internet Speed Test
The next software that you can use to measure mobile Internet speed is Internet Speed Test, which has a colorful appearance and many settings. This allows you to flexibly configure tests and display results in a user-friendly format. In order to download and install the application, in the search bar of the store you need to type: “Internet speed test”:
After launch, a privacy policy agreement will appear on the phone screen, which you must agree to for further work. The test is started by clicking on “Start” or the button below “Start”:
The test is displayed as a beautiful graphic speedometer:
The results are accordingly displayed as:
If you need to change something in the test or need some unique option, to do this you need to go to the “Settings” menu. You can also separately configure the program interface and its behavior during operation.
The result can also be displayed in the form of Google maps:
Or a list of available connections, where basic data is displayed: speed and ping of incoming and outgoing speeds:
The software also checks the coverage area of the wi-fi signal:
A very convenient function for finding the optimal location for installing the router.
And a small bonus from the developer: the test results can be shared with friends on social networks via your mobile phone.
Simple Speed Test
Another application that helps you avoid wondering: how to find out the Internet speed on your phone is Simple SpeedCheck. Previously it was called Simple Speed Test.
Compared to the previous software, it has a less attractive graphical interface and fewer settings, but it performs its task 100%. After launch, the testing process begins:
And the results are displayed as:
In the settings you can change server information and set additional options. Depending on the provider, set data on the parameters of the provided access to the World Wide Web. The program saves the entire user history while running:
Network monitoring
A separate point worth mentioning is an application such as “Network Monitoring”. It essentially represents a small information panel on the phone screen:
It displays the parameters of incoming and outgoing mobile Internet speeds, connection time and the amount of data transferred. A separate item contains information about all visited sites in the form:
It is possible to set the application to autoload, and when mobile data is connected, the information will immediately be displayed on the phone screen.
The interface is fully customizable according to the user's wishes:
The dimensions of the monitoring gadget on the main screen of the phone are also customizable:
The application has a paid PRO version, which has more settings and options.
How to enable Internet speed display on your smartphone
To constantly check the quality of the Internet, internal settings in your phone will help (if your phone has this function). To display speedtest on your phone on the main screen:
- Open general settings.
- Log in to the mobile network settings system.
- Find the sub-item Status Bar.
- Enable display of data on the screen.
In the mobile network settings it is also possible to set a limit on traffic use. This limit will allow you not to exceed the tariff conditions.
Reasons for low Internet speed of mobile operators
The quality and stability of the connection is influenced by a number of factors:
- Running applications connected to the network. The more applications are active, the more traffic is consumed from the shared channel.
- Distance from communication towers. Signal strength seriously affects mobile Internet. At a great distance from the city limits, the connection will be slow.
- Setting – weather conditions and terrain. In strong winds or surrounded by hills and mountains, communication deteriorates.
Problems can be caused by viruses, clogged smartphone memory with applications and cache. If speed drops are observed without reference to environmental conditions, it is recommended to clean the phone and scan it with an antivirus program. If all else fails, you can change the tariff with a higher speed connection.
How else to find out the Internet speed on your phone
There are three ways to measure the connection speed on your phone:
- Through special applications.
- Through online services.
- Through internal settings.
You just need to download special applications that will help you measure the Internet speed on your phone. Also, by installing the application widget on the main screen, you can constantly monitor the amount of traffic used and communication speed.
The following applications are suitable for Android:
- Meteor (OpenSignal).
- Network Master – Speed Test.
- Internet Speed Meter Lite.
- V-Speed (speed test).
The following applications are suitable for the iOS operating system:
- wiTest.
- Internet Speedtest.
- SpeedSmart Speed Test.
- Speedcheck Internet Speed Test.
You can also check the Internet speed on your smartphone using online services:
- Speedtest.net
- 2IP
- PR-CY
- Yandex.Internetometer
Third way: use internal settings:
On the settings page, find the Status Bar and click on Notification Settings. Activate the Display current network status function. After this, the Internet speed mode widget will be displayed.
Average and maximum mobile Internet speed
Modern providers use 4g coverage, thanks to which you can quickly open any website and watch videos. In accordance with 4g technology, the maximum Internet speed can reach 375 Mbit/sec, while the average speed is about 20 Mbit/sec. Average speed is enough to instantly open a website of any complexity.
3g coverage provides the following capabilities: maximum speed is 42 Mbit/sec, and average speed is about 6 Mbit/sec. The mobile phone can automatically switch from 4g to 3g technology when the connection deteriorates. This allows you to always be in touch regardless of the quality of the connection.
In some cities of Russia, 5g technology was connected with a maximum speed of 100 Mbit/sec.
Optimal speed of modern cellular communications
Mobile Internet has come a long way. Now the network connected from a SIM card is almost as good as wireless Internet and even fiber optics.
The following indicators are considered reference:
- On 3G up to 3.5 Mbit/s. 3G connections are already considered obsolete, and previous generations provided speeds 3 times lower.
- On 4G from 20 Mbit/s. The speed depends on the tariff, the more expensive it is, the faster the Internet will work. 4G is one of the most popular ways to connect to the network with a speed high enough to satisfy all user needs.
- 5G delivers 100 or more Mbps. An ultra-modern way to connect to the Internet, which provides enormous speed indicators. 5G works best within the city, close to communication stations. Outside the city, the speed may drop slightly.
Many characteristics of the mobile network depend on the selected tariff, operator, surrounding area and proximity to communication towers. For simple tasks that do not require super-high-speed Internet, a 3-4 G connection is sufficient. Modern technology with a high connection speed is needed for live broadcasts, uploading files and other tasks that require stable and fast Internet.
