Shaw Speedtest is a website you can use to measure the speed of your Internet connection. You can view your upload speeds and your download speeds with a Shaw speed test. Follow the steps below to run a speed test.
How to run a Shaw speed test
To run a Shaw Speedtest:
- Stand 10 feet and within line of sight to your modem with a device connected to your WiFi network's 5G band (BlueCurve Gateway customers won’t see their network split into two bands due to a feature called band steering), or connect a device directly to your modem with an Ethernet cable.
- Use a web browser on the device to visit speedtest.shaw.ca
- Click or tap Go.
- Wait to view your Download and Upload speeds. Note your Download and Upload speeds.
Speedtest Tips
For the most accurate Speedtest results, try the following:
- Use a wired connection or connect next to your modem.
WiFi performance can be affected by distance and interference. - Disconnect all other devices.
Other devices connected during the test may skew the result. - Use a newer device.
Older devices may not support higher WiFi speeds. - Update your browser or try an alternative.
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge may provide different results.
Remember that download speed is the rate that data travels from the Internet to a device in your home. Upload speed is the rate that data travels from a device in your home to the Internet. Learn more about Internet speeds.