Link: http://www.testmyisp.com/
The requirements we ask our volunteers to meet are as follows:
You have a fixed line broadband Internet connection to your residence.
You use a standalone device to connect to your broadband service - i.e not a
USB ADSL modem.
You have a stable broadband connection (i.e. it doesn't disconnect
frequently). Note that this is just referring to the connection - not the
speed.
You are not a heavy downloader. Our tests can only run when your line below
a certain traffic threshold, therefore we would not be able to run any tests
if your line is in constant use.
You have a spare power socket near your existing router (or wherever you
plan to connect the unit. Keep in mind that a network cable must run between
the unit and your router though! We supply a 1m cable).
You need to be on one of the ISPs that we're measuring.
You are not an employee or a family member of an employee of one of the ISPs
being monitored.
In addition to the above we ask that volunteers agree to a set of terms and
conditions that are broadly summarised by the points below:
I agree:
Not to unplug the unit or your ISP's router unless I'm away for an extended
period of time.
Not attempt to reverse engineer or alter the unit.
To notify Samknows if and when I choose to change ISPs.
To return the unit to Samknows should I no longer wish to be involved (
Samknows to pay reasonable postage costs).
To connect the unit in the way described in the documentation.
To keep Samknows updated with valid contact details (i.e. email and postal
address).
