Viasat Internet Speed Test

Want to know how fast your internet really is? Use the Viasat Internet speed test, even if you use another internet service provider. The Viasat satellite internet speed test will give you broadband speed test results for a satellite internet connection, as well as speed test results for DSL, cable and fiber connections. So, start the Viasat internet (formerly Exede) speed test, and see what your internet download and upload speeds are. You can also see the average latency and average jitter of your internet service.

If your internet speed is slower than you expected, you might be able to increase your download and upload speeds simply by resetting your router. If this doesn’t do the trick, you will need to contact your internet service provider. If Viasat is your ISP, we invite you to call Viasat Internet Customer Service. The rep can help you restore your internet speeds, so that the next time you perform a Viasat Internet speed test, you see the speeds you expect.

Viasat Satellite Internet Speed Test FAQ

Viasat satellite internet provides some of the very best rural internet options in America. The Viasat satellite internet speed test confirms that customers consistently get internet download and upload speeds very close to those specified in their internet plans.

What Are Download Speeds vs. Upload Speeds?

Your internet download speed is the rate at which data is transferred from the internet to your computer. Your internet upload speed is the rate at which data is transferred from your computer to the internet. When you perform a Viasat Internet speed test, you should expect to see significantly higher download speeds than upload speeds. Download speeds are set to be higher than upload speeds by your ISP because most internet users download much more than they upload.

When you perform a Viasat satellite internet speed test, your speed test results will include a latency reading, which is often referred to as a ping rate. Latency or ping is a measure of the delays typically seen during the processing of network data. Latency tends to be higher for satellite internet because of the distance data has to travel. Latency is measured in milliseconds (ms). A ping rate of less than 100 ms is good for most online applications. When the latency reading climbs above 150 ms on your broadband speed test, you may experience noticeable lagging that will cause issues with online gaming. You may be able to lower your ping by moving closer to your internet router, closing unnecessary websites and programs and reducing the number of devices using Wi-Fi. Connecting your device to your router with an Ethernet cable may work best of all.

What Is Jitter?

Your Viasat internet speed test may include a jitter reading. Jitter refers to the variations in response times provided by your internet connection, and like latency is measured in milliseconds (ms). Jitter is often described as the variation in latency. Ideally you want your jitter rate to be below 30 ms, but it may be higher with some internet services, such as Viasat satellite internet, because of the distance data must travel. Buffering is built into networks and applications to compensate for jitter, which is present to some degree, no matter which ISP you choose.