Speed test from Kabel Deutschland - reliable or not?
If you search for the speed test of Kabel Deutschland on the Internet, you will quickly come across allegations of fraud. We will show you how reliable the Speed Test from Kabel Deutschland really is and what alternatives there are.
How accurate is a speed test?
- No speed test is 100 percent accurate. The measured values depend on numerous factors and can be different at different times of the day. In addition, the product descriptions of all DSL providers always speak of "maximum speeds" - so if you book the 100 Mbit / s tariff from Kabel Deutschland, for example, it means "up to 100 Mbit".
- The load on the computer, the browser and the website on which it is run also play a major role in connection speed. Programs that run parallel to the browser can also reduce DSL speed.
- Kabel Deutschland is now part of Vodafone. The old speed test from Kabel Deutschland has been accused of manipulation in recent years. In the meantime, however, you as a Kabel Deutschland customer will be forwarded to the Vodafone speed test.
Speed test from Kabel Deutschland: Overview of alternatives
You should restart the router and your computer for a reliable speed test. Do not connect any other devices to the Internet and only start the browser on your computer. If you start the test via WLAN, the speed will be somewhat lower depending on the distance to the router.
- There are numerous websites where you can measure your DSL speed. You can start our CHIP speed test with just one click.
- Even the Federal Network Agency offers its own speed test with the Network Quality initiative. The website SpeedTest.net is also very popular.
In the next practical tip, we will show you how to increase your DSL speed.
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