AT&T speed test

Test your AT&T internet speeds

A speed test is a good indicator of download and upload speeds as well as latency numbers. Use our speed test to get an idea of what speeds you are getting with AT&T. The speed test works for AT&T DSL and AT&T Fiber. Test your internet speeds at different times throughout the day to see if your speeds fluctuate during certain hours.

After you take the AT&T speed test, compare your results with average AT&T internet speeds and cities with the fastest AT&T speeds. If you find you need faster speeds, call to shop for faster internet plans available in your area.

Are your AT&T speeds lower than expected?

When testing your AT&T fiber or DSL speeds using a LAN connection during non-peak usage times and with no other devices connected, your internet speeds should ideally be within 20% of your plan’s advertised speeds. If your speeds are lower than you’d like them to be, there are a few ways to boost your speeds.

To boost AT&T internet speeds over an Ethernet connection, try resetting your modem/router. If you still consistently experience slow speeds, you may want to consider upgrading to Cat6 or Cat7 cables or choose to use your own modem.

You can expect your speeds to be considerably slower when testing over a Wi-Fi connection. But, if your Wi-Fi speeds are less than 25-50% of the advertised speeds on your AT&T internet plan, consider trying these common ways to boost your Wi-Fi speeds.

Upgrading to a faster internet plan is the best way to get a consistent speed boost. AT&T offers speeds up to 100 Mbps with their DSL service and up to 1,000 Mbps with AT&T Fiber in select areas. Shop for faster internet plans from AT&T or other providers in your area.

Do you have the right speed?

Not sure what internet speeds you need? Depending on what you use the internet for, how many connected devices you have and how many people use the internet in your household, your recommended internet speeds could vary widely.

A “good” internet speed is one that can support your online activities and connected devices without excessive lagging or load times. Any download speed 25 Mbps or higher is considered “broadband,” but many households find speeds around 100 Mbps to be a “good” speed. AT&T DSL offers speeds up to 100 Mbps in select areas, and AT&T Fiber plans start at 100 Mbps where available.

Check out our guide to internet speeds for an idea of what a good internet speed is for your home. Once you’ve determined which speeds are best for your home and online activities, compare them to your speed test results. If your speeds are slower than you need, consider a faster plan or network. If your speeds are much higher than you need, you may want to consider downgrading to a slower connection to save on your monthly bill.