Why Test Your Speed?

High speed internet—broadband—is your connection to a world of information, entertainment, education, and economic opportunities. The faster the connection, the greater the opportunities for all New Yorkers.

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EDUCATION

Can you access online classes to prepare for today’s competitive job market?

Attend class as your schedule permits through high-definition video lectures over a 4 Mbps connection. Participate fully with questions and answers in a videoconference classroom using 15 Mbps broadband.

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HEALTH CARE

Can you monitor your health at home?

Online medical services allow home visits by doctors, remote patient monitoring and diagnosis, and better management of chronic diseases. Real time, face-to-face consultations require a 5 Mbps upload and download connection.

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CIVIC PARTICIPATION

Can you hold your government officials accountable from home?

Faster speed increases your access to government information and your ability to participate in your community. Real time, interactive, video town hall meetings require a 5 Mbps upload and download connection.

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SOCIAL NETWORKING

How long does it take you to share a picture or video?

Faster file transfers mean you can share pictures and videos with friends and family quickly. Uploading a 10-minute, high definition video to YouTube with a 1 Mbps connection can take at least 4 hours; with a 10 Mbps connection, just 12 minutes.

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ENTERTAINMENT

Can you play next-generation online video games?

Do you or your children enjoy online games? The next generation of these games offers 3D, high definition resolution with Hollywood-blockbuster levels of special effects, but demands 15 Mbps upload and download speeds.

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CAREER

Can you work from home or sufficiently support your home-based business?

Consulting with clients through low quality videoconferencing requires upload and download speeds of over 1 Mbps. High-definition videoconferencing requires 5 Mbps.

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ENVIRONMENT

How much money can you save with a more energy efficient home?

High speed internet allows you to continually monitor the next generation of smart appliances. These appliances, along with all your other bandwidth-hungry electronic devices, require a connection of at least 10 Mbps.

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