How to test your internet speed
There are loads of online tools that let you test your internet speed.
But arguably the most popular is Speedtest.net by Ookla (a US data firm), which you can find here.
You can also download the app here:
It tests your speeds in a number of ways using local servers, giving you a fairly accurate representation of your real-world download speeds.
Remember that if you’re testing on mobile, make sure you’re connected to WiFi to test the broadband speed. Otherwise, you’ll be checking your mobile speeds instead.
So are you getting the right speeds?
Check with your internet provider, log into your broadband account or take a look at your bill to find details of your package.
A simple search should tell you what speed you’re getting.
Which areas have been affected by today’s outage?
Sky confirmed this morning that a number of areas in the UK are facing problems with their broadband today.
This includes:
- ACCRINGTON
- ASHTON ON RIBBLE
- ATHERTON
- CATFORTH
- GREAT HARWOOD
- KIRKHAM
- LEIGH
- RAMSBOTTOM
- TOTTINGTON
- CULCHETH
- BURY
Which areas have been affected by today’s outage?
Sky confirmed this morning that a number of areas in the UK are facing problems with their broadband today.
This includes:
- ACCRINGTON
- ASHTON ON RIBBLE
- ATHERTON
- CATFORTH
- GREAT HARWOOD
- KIRKHAM
- LEIGH
- RAMSBOTTOM
- TOTTINGTON
- CULCHETH
- BURY
Reports begin to fall
User reports of an outage at Sky have begun to fall, according to Downdetector.
Sky Broadband confirmed today that a number of isolated areas are facing issues with their internet connection.
The problem is not believed to be nationwide.
