Slow Wi-Fi doesn’t always mean you need faster internet. In many cases, the problem isn’t your speed at all, it’s interference inside your home. Your Wi-Fi signal is sensitive, and everyday objects can weaken, block, or disrupt it without you realizing.

Want to know whether your internet is actually delivering the speeds you pay for, and whether the problem is your Wi-Fi or your provider? Here’s a practical, step-by-step guide to testing your internet speed both over Wi-Fi and with a direct wired connection so you can diagnose problems fast.