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Recently the Netflix launched a new tool to provide a quick and simple analysis of the speed of your internet plan. The new tool was called Fast.com and promises to work on all platforms, and can be accessed directly from your browser.
Using the tool is very simple. As soon as the site is accessed, the meter begins to perform its task. A logo in the center is shown in very large letters indicating the speed of your data plan contracted with the operator, whether this is a fixed or mobile plan.
If the wants to take a new measurement, it is possible to restart the operation by clicking on a small button on the right of the screen (represented by a circular arrow). Once this is done, the measurement will be performed again. At the top of the meter, a small graph classifies your internet category, whether it is slow, normal or fast.
According to Fast.com, the measurement is based on the of several files made directly from the Netflix database. And company confirms information in its question and answer area.
“Fast.com is a simple way to calculate the speed offered by your internet provider. It is not a diagnostic and analysis utility for a systems engineer. To arrive at this estimate, Fast. () com performs a series of s of files located on Netflix servers.”
Fast.com also makes it clear that the tool was made for everyday, non-technical use only. The main objective is to provide a parameter of the quality of the s connection. It is worth ing that it is not necessary to be a Netflix customer, as the service is free.
