Fast.com
fast.com
Netflix's no-frills internet speed test — checks your download speed instantly with no ads or sign-up required.
Why it is useful
No account, no ads, no app download — just a number. Built and run by Netflix specifically to test streaming-relevant download speed without the bloat of typical speed-test sites.
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