Advanced Connection Speed Test

The following files are provided for more technical users who wish to monitor their download speed separately or perform more prolonged testing.

We offer these files via both HTTP or FTP protocols which can also aid isolating service-specific performance issues or e.g. incorrect ISP traffic management.

These are large files therefore if you have a usage based connection these will count towards your allowance.

File Size	Example	Time to Download	Download Links
200MB	45 minutes of TV from BBC iPlayer;  Large operating system update	15mins @ 2 Mbps  4mins @ 8 Mbps  2mins @ 20Mbps
100MB	High-quality MP3 audio CD download;  2 minute HD (720p) movie trailer	8mins @ 2 Mbps  2mins @ 8 Mbps  1min @ 20Mbps
50MB	MP3 audio CD download	4mins @ 2 Mbps  1min @ 8 Mbps  30secs @ 20 Mbps
20MB	A Standard quality movie trailer	1min @ 2 Mbps  15secs @ 8 Mbps  8secs @ 20 Mbps
10MB	A 30 second video clip	1min @ 2 Mbps  15secs @ 8 Mbps  8secs @ 20 Mbps

Note: the FTP links should connect directly to our anonymous FTP server, however if you are prompted to enter login information use a username of anonymous@speedchecker.org and password of anonymous