Speed tests - Hughes website vs testmy.net

[KatBro]

Hi there,

I'm hoping someone can tell me what is the difference between the speed tests at testmy.net, and those in the support section of the Hughesnet website?

I notice the moderators ask people to use testmy.net.

I just wondered what the difference is.   

Thanks,
Kathy

[GabeU · Accepted solution]

@KatBro

There are two main differences between testmy.net and HughesNet's speed test.  The first is that testmy.net is very reliable, whereas HughesNet's test is a bit wonky quite often, and the second is that testmy.net gives the ability to use a set size for tests, whereas HughesNet's test keeps running until the test lasts long enough.  A set test size is better for comparisons, especially when there is an issue.  

A third, less mentioned reason, is that each testmy.net result includes a test-in-progress graph, which can help when trying to determine the cause of a speed problem.  

[KatBro]

GabeU,

Got it.  Makes sense.  Thanks for the information.

Kathy

[GabeU]

You're very welcome.  🙂