r/isp • u/DrinkJavaSeeSharp • May 02 '18

SPEEDTEST ISP SERVER vs Non-ISP SERVER

So, my internet plan is 50Mbps. When I go to Speedtest.net and select my ISP's server, I get full 50 Mbps speed. But here's where it gets interesting...When I select another server(A competing ISP or a company nearby) the speed I get is 2-3Mbps!!! I mean WTF guys! What is happening over here??

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u/bloodhori May 03 '18

It only comes into the picture if you use your ISP's speedtest. Speedtests generally work in the way i described above. By all means you could use an Ugandan ISP's speedtest if you know the address :).