how to accurately test internet upload & download speed

[Tim]

Allegedly, on or about 10 July 2014, CS_DBA sent:
> Is there a accurate way of truly testing what upload and download
> speeds i'm getting? 

Download a file, time it, and do the math...  ;-\

On a serious note, some ISPs do give you a speed test that you can do by
downloading a large file from their servers.  That lets you test your
link speed.

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