IDL Internet NEWCASTLE Speed Test WebSite
To achieve accurate speed test you must ensure you are not using your Internet connection for anything else.
Disconnect other computers and close all other open programs before proceeding.
Your IP address is currently - 38.107.191.110

Click here to test to/from our Sydney POP

File Download Tests - Just click on the various file sizes to see how fast they download.
1 Megabyte File
5 Megabyte File
10 Megabyte File
50 Megabyte File
500 Megabyte File

Browser Based Speed Test - This speedtest needs Flash7 and may be effected by proxy servers and Internet filtering software.
Speed Test requires at least version 8 of Flash. Please update your client.

Websites to Test
Yahoo - Simple site with small images that should always be quick to load.
Google - Simple site with minimal images that should always be quick to load.
Picture Gallary - Loads of images but is located on IDL's network in Broadmeadow so should be quick to load.
Microsoft - Located in the US and is highly graphical, slow loads can often be due to the actual PC being underpowered.
Yellow Pages / White Pages - Located on Telstra's backbone in Australia .
Nine MSN - Located on Telstra's backbone in Adelaide. Contains lots of grahpics.

General Utilities - Extra tools that may be usefull.
WARNING! - These applications are not supported by IDL, use at your own risk.
NetStat Live - Simple application to show your current download speeds and monthly totals. I have found it a little buggy at times but it's free.
DU Meter - Great download meter.
Ping Plotter - An excellent application for finding the location of issues with speeds to particular websites and servers on the Internet.