SamKnows
Internet & WiFi Speed Test
Free
Test your internet connection and WiFi performance, track results over time and compare router and device speeds when supported. Free to use, with no ads.
Cisco Real Speed gives you a clear, accurate view of your internet connection and WiFi performance. Measure download and upload speeds, latency, jitter, packet loss and web-browsing performance with a free to use app from Cisco.
On millions of compatible broadband connections worldwide, Cisco Real Speed can compare the speed delivered to your router with the speed on your device over WiFi, so you can see exactly where performance is being lost. Support for more routers and broadband providers is continuously expanding.
Key features:
• Measure speed, latency, jitter, packet loss and web browsing performance
• Compare router and device speeds when supported
• Track trends by network and location
• Export your test history
• Set a mobile data limit for tests
• Free to use, with no ads
Router and device speed comparison is available when a compatible router is detected.
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more Runs but on last part of the test it crashes. Happens all the time. Hoping this gets fixed in an update.
Runs but on last part of the test it crashes. Happens all the time. Hoping this gets fixed in an update.
I have had two whitebox’s over since 2010. I joined as soon as I heard about the SamKnowss testing. I had issues with my older vDSL connection. Since then I have moved over to a small ISP using coax as the last mile and then fiber. My box had all 1Gbps WAN/LAN ports and is a great switch for free AND tests and reports on my connection. Highly accurate to my connection. I have sent reports to my ISP using the embedded reporting when I wasn’t “believed” that there was an issue with my line. Because of SamKnows and this amazing hardware test platform I can use the data myself and SamKnows can also use the data to compile their own reports....making every ISP accountable!
I have had two whitebox’s over since 2010. I joined as soon as I heard about the SamKnowss testing. I had issues with my older vDSL connection. Since then I have moved over to a small ISP using coax as the last mile and then fiber. My box had all 1Gbps WAN/LAN ports and is a great switch for free AND tests and reports on my connection. Highly accurate to my connection. I have sent reports to my ISP using the embedded reporting when I wasn’t “believed” that there was an issue with my line. Because of SamKnows and this amazing hardware test platform I can use the data myself and SamKnows can also use the data to compile their own reports....making every ISP accountable!
I just received and connected the samknows whitebox. The device and accompanying app results are extremely accurate. They reflect exactly what my cable company states I am receiving. Now i have the capability to view my download & upload speeds... without ads. Love this app!
I just received and connected the samknows whitebox. The device and accompanying app results are extremely accurate. They reflect exactly what my cable company states I am receiving. Now i have the capability to view my download & upload speeds... without ads. Love this app!
Almost worthless. After several tries, I did get a download measurement. If you blink you'll miss it, as it disappears as soon as the upload test starts. The latency test did nothing but give me errors. The whole thing is plagued by "try agains."
Almost worthless. After several tries, I did get a download measurement. If you blink you'll miss it, as it disappears as soon as the upload test starts. The latency test did nothing but give me errors. The whole thing is plagued by "try agains."
General improvements and bug fixes
11.0.1 2d ago
SamKnows Test Your Internet is now Cisco Real Speed. This update introduces the new Cisco name and branding. You can continue to test your internet connection and WiFi performance, track results over time and compare router and device speeds when supported.
11 Sep 28
Addition of General Terms information.
Performance enhancements and general improvements.
10.3.7 11/28/2024
Improvements and fixes for YouTube testing.
10.3.6 07/17/2023
UI Updates and performance improvements.
10.3.5 06/30/2023
Licensing information updated.
10.3.4 06/07/2023
Licensing information updated.
General performance improvements.
10.3.3 06/06/2023
Fixes an issue where some users were experiencing a crash after updating from a previously-installed version of the app.
Performance enhancements and general improvements.
10.3.2 02/16/2023
Adds an all-new local data export feature.
Fixes an issue with .csv file generation for exported data.
UI improvements and general performance enhancements.
10.3.1 10/20/2022
Adds an all-new local data export feature.
UI improvements and general performance enhancements.
10.3.0 10/18/2022
UI improvements and general performance enhancements.
10.2.1 11/30/2021
iOS 15 update along with UI improvements and general performance enhancements.
10.2.0 09/21/2021
UI improvements and general performance enhancements.
10.1.4 07/22/2021
UI improvements & performance enhancements
10.1.2 01/12/2021
UI improvements & performance enhancements
10.1.0 10/26/2020
UI improvements and general performance improvements.
10 05/29/2020
Now you can see where your test was run when looking at your results if you have location services enabled.
We've also included some much needed support for iPad, and bug fixes for everyone!
9 11/07/2018
Brand new designs and stability improvements for the testing flow and results screens.
8 06/05/2018
Version 7 is here, here for all your Version 7 needs.
Maps -
You: grant the app location services permission. We: map all of your tests, allowing you to click on any location for details. Wonder which cafe has the best Wi-Fi? Visit them all and let data decide. Multiple tests at the same location will all be grouped at that location.
Also -
We’ve overhauled the UI again, not because we didn’t get it right before but because we knew we could get it right-ier. And we did.
And -
You told us about various bugs. We found the bugs. And we fixed them.
7 03/08/2018
Behold, the latest version of our glorious app. In case you missed it, version 5 came with...
New UI and animations
They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Our designers say it is in the careful application of a consistent aesthetic, in keeping with brand principles and accepted methodology. Yeah, we don't know either. But we think it's beautiful.
To compliment the UI overhaul from version 5, we've added bespoke test animations. Instead of simply waiting one or two seconds for a test to run, you'll be able to enjoy our delightful characters acting out the test - metaphorically! It's like mime performed by tiny, polygonal people.
And new with version 6 are...
Share function
Sharing is caring, but sometimes it's also bragging. Now if your test results are off the chain you can tell all your friends and enemies and family members.
Browse your results
They say never look back. But they also say, those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it. They say a lot of things. We say, now when you run a test on your smartphone you'll be able to browse past results. A classic they said we said situation.
Localisations
We sent our app around the world, and, as it is a very clever app, it picked up a few languages.
Arabic
Dutch
French
French Canadian
German
Italian
Polish
Portuguese
Brazilian Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
It's a local app for local people.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please let us know. You can reach us via our website or by emailing community@samknows.com.
6 02/01/2018
Thank you for continuing to use the SamKnows app. This update overhauls the UI and adds two new tests.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please let us know. You can reach us via our website or by emailing community@samknows.com.
5 12/08/2017
Thank you for your continued use of the SamKnows Internet Measurement App. This update squashes some bugs and improves stability of the app thanks to feedback we've received.
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please do let us know. You can reach us via our website or by emailing community@samknows.com.
4 04/27/2017
Thank you for your feedback.
In this version of the SamKnows Internet Measurement App, we've added the ability to view the last 30 days of Whitebox test results. Using the same login details as you would on the samknows.one dashboard, you'll be able to see 30 days worth of results for our Upload, Download, Latency, Packet Loss and Web browsing tests. How handy.
Please keep your feedback coming to community@samknows.com!
3 04/12/2017
Thanks for your continued use of the SamKnows Internet Performance app. In this version, we've improved stability of the tests.
2 03/27/2017
General improvements and bug fixes
more Version 11.0.1 2d ago
Data Not Linked to You The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
