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CIRA Internet Performance Test
Test The Speed of Your Internet Service
Highspeed rural internet is critical for economic development, engaging in the digital economy, and working and learning from home. The Government of Canada has announced the goal of providing access to 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds to all Canadians by 2030. RMA, in partnership with CIRA, is conducting internet speed testing.
Before you run a speed test, please review the internet speed testing protocol:
- Tests should be run using a computer – either a laptop or desktop.
- The computer should be connected to the modem / router with a direct cable connection, if possible.
- Running other applications or devices while executing tests will negatively affect test results.
- Ask others to stop using the internet and / or streaming while running the test – the test should take less than a minute.
- Network slowdowns affect your test. Load varies throughout the day so test at different times.
- Run multiple tests at different times of the day to help assess peak times and load results.
To run the test, simply click the orange ‘Start’ button on the speed test page. If you require more information on how to run the test, read the quick start guide.
What do my results mean?
After running your test, your results will be displayed at the top of the window. Results from RMA’s office are shared here as an example.
Moving from left to right:
- Upload speed is how fast your internet is sending information. This is especially important for sending out video, such as during a Zoom call
- Latency can be described as time lag
- IPv6 and DNSSEC are internet protocols. Depending on your ISP, they may be red, as in above. This does not mean there is a problem with the test, or that your connection is unsecure
- Download speed is how fast your connection is receiving information from the internet
- As a reminder, the Government of Canada universal standard is 50/10 Mbps speeds
How Is My Data Used?
Your data will be shared with Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED). Additionally, RMA staff will have access to the data. This information will be used to demonstrate internet speeds to ISED, identify gaps in service, and inform RMA advocacy. For more information on how your data will be used, visit the CIRA website.
More about the CIRA Partnership
RMA is pleased to partner with the Canadian Internet Registration Agency (CIRA) to provide this speed testing.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this test, the CIRA partnership, or rural internet, please contact Warren Noga, RMA Policy Advisor.