Speed Test

Whit my post on Quality of Internet connection (http://it-phonehome.blogspot.it/2012/07/how-to-determine-quality-of-your.html) I mentioned some factors that can classify a connection; factors that determine the goodness of your connection.

Also the speed connection has it's value and should not be underestimate, especially if you are using online backup online storage, you like to share pictures or download music, film (legal :-) etc.

there are many web sites that can calculate you internet connection speed.
Among the many I like this: http://www.speedtest.net/ (same family of PingTest :-)

How to determine the quality of your internet connection

To determine the quality of a xDSL connection there is something more that should be taken into consideration more than the Speed (Download and upload)