Our speed test attempts to measure the maximum bandwidth or how fast your computer can talk to a server by downloading and uploading sample files, then measuring how much traffic passed during that period of time.

Only modern browsers are supported (newest Edge, newest Chrome, newest Firefox, newest Safari).

No. In order to test your broadband connection speed and prove what it is capable of, it is best to test from the closest server to you. All bandwidth calculations and TCP settings (language your computer uses with other computers) on your computer and web servers are based on latency, so the farther away the server is from your location the less chance you will get maximum performance. The AP&T Broadband Speed Test is located at our network edge and therefore the closest most reliable speed test you can perform.

When measuring performance, it is important to shut down any unnecessary applications when conducting tests. In some cases, your firewall, antivirus, Wi-Fi connection, Ethernet cabling, and additional hubs/routers/switches can cause a decrease in performance. In order to eliminate potential issues, please try testing with your computer directly connected to your broadband modem. Make sure to remove any additional computers connected to your network (if you have a multi-port modem). Speed tests run over a Wi-Fi connection are not recommended.

Computer operating systems, software installed, processor speed, memory and network interface types can cause different speed test results.

The best way to conduct any test, to establish a standard or trend, is to run it several times at different times of the day. It should be sufficient to run the tests three or four different times.

All the devices between your computer and the server where the speed test resides can play a role in this. Each computer, switch, router, and server in the path can affect your results. Since your computer and the network are constantly changing your results may be impacted.

Internet download speeds may vary and & are not guaranteed. Observed speeds may vary based on device, connection, & other factors outside of AP&T’s control. All advertised speeds are up to the stated speeds & are not guaranteed.

Certain specialized equipment may be required to reach advertised speeds. See www.aptalaska.com/internet-support/ for why speeds may vary.