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For what it's worth, I think most ISPs that do this will host their speed test in-network so their speeds are inflated. This benefits both the ISP and whoever i
by chrneu 1y ago
For what it's worth, I think most ISPs that do this will host their speed test in-network so their speeds are inflated. This benefits both the ISP and whoever is in charge of the speed test(like speedtest.net).
So they're not really increasing their network load a measurable amount since the data never actually leaves their internal network. My ISP's network admin explained this to me one day when I asked about it. He said they don't really notice any difference.
- cruffle_duffle 1y agoThat’s why Netflix has fast.com, which pulls actual video content, meaning it’s hard for the ISP to inflate the number. (at least as per my understanding)
- wlonkly 1y agoSort of -- Netflix probably has a CDN cache at the ISP, and the ISP can definitely prioritize that cache. Fast.com will use that CDN if available. https://openconnect.netflix.com/en/ https://openconnect.netflix.com/en/