Providers, providing speed answers:

Aside from the private sites, the best place to look to test your broadband speed is with your provider. Usually the testing program is available on your provider's homepage. Though, if you have trouble finding you can always contact them for more information. A great reason to have it done by your provider is the solution factor. Not only will your provider tell you the results, but also offer solutions to your speed problem. Plus, general tips to prevent problems like this from occurring again. Before implementing this test check with your provider to make sure this is a free service (so you won't receive any extra charges).