FAQ [EN] What is the TCS Speed Test ? The TCS Speed Test measures the information-carrying capacity, or bandwidth, between the client and the server. In this case, the client is the user on the TCS Speed Test, and the server is the Internet Services server located in the Bangkok Thailand. What does the TCS Speed Test do ? Once the test is executed, the TCS Speed Test will download an image to your computer. The image size will vary--50K, 150K, 500K, or 1.5MB--and is determined by the connection speed you choose. If you are unsure what type of connection you have, a 50K image will download to determine the throughput to your computer. The amount of time it takes for that file to be completely downloaded will be reported to our servers. The results of your test will be displayed adjacent to the maximum speeds offered by various types of Internet access providers, from dial-up to DSL and cable access. Why do I want to use the TCS Speed Test ? Often, users perform this test out of curiosity about what the actual throughput is to their computer from Web sites such as Internet Services. In some cases, users have been able to troubleshoot their connections to the Internet by performing tests on the TCS Speed Test. What can affect the TCS Speed Test results ? The bandwidth rate between our server and your computer could be affected by many factors.