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[PAllen]

If the speed test server and places you download from are on the same network, they will be the fastest. Even if they are different backbones, if the routing and peering are optimal, you will see better speeds. That could explains the results. It's not really so much about your "connection" speed. This is why website optimizations such as edge router caching can speed up your download times when viewing a website.

In other words, the speeds you see from speedtest.net may be correct if it more realistically reflects the connections you get.

I have no idea why it was so off the charts for me.

I found that the problem with dslreports test for me was simply that there are a couple of versions of it. The flash version is stated as not reliable for high speed connections. The java version is recommended for fiber connections. With that, even over wifi on opposite corner of house from router, I get the 25 megabit per sec download, and 18 megabit per second upload that I expect (and carefully configure all of my hardware to support).

 

[Evo]

I found that the problem with dslreports test for me was simply that there are a couple of versions of it. The flash version is stated as not reliable for high speed connections. The java version is recommended for fiber connections. With that, even over wifi on opposite corner of house from router, I get the 25 megabit per sec download, and 18 megabit per second upload that I expect (and carefully configure all of my hardware to support).

Yes, they let you test dsl/cable, dial up, T1, etc... You need to select your access type. They've changed their tests servers recently. dslreports has been considered the most-ut for many years, but I don't endorse them, I just know of theor reputation and that the old Chicago Sprint server gave me accurate speeds (that is gone now).