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Using a VPN is a great way to protect your privacy<\/strong> while browsing the net. However, this convenient tool can hinder your surfing or streaming experience. That\u2019s because no matter what VPN you choose, it\u2019s bound to slow down your internet speed at least slightly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, VPNs affect the internet speed by decreasing it by 10-20%. In this article, we will give you a VPN internet speed recommendation and show you how to check your internet speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Terms You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To be able to discuss the internet speed requirements for using a VPN seamlessly, you\u2019ll need to familiarize yourself with some of the basic terminology. These terms include internet speed, bandwidth, download speed, and upload speed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although some mistakenly use internet speed<\/strong> and bandwidth<\/strong> interchangeably, these two terms aren\u2019t the same. The internet speed is the current speed at which the data is traveling when you\u2019re using the internet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internet Bandwidth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The term internet bandwidth<\/strong> refers to the maximum amount of data that your network connection is capable of transferring in a certain period of time<\/strong>. This volume of information is calculated in megabits per second. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download speed is the rate at which you receive data<\/strong>. You download data, visit websites, and stream at the download speed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upload Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As opposed to the download speed, upload speed is the speed at which you send data<\/strong>. It\u2019s typically slower than download speed because most internet connections are designed to maximize the latter as it\u2019s more frequently used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Check Your Internet Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Checking your internet speed is a straightforward task. All you need to do is pick one of the websites and apps that offer an internet speed test<\/strong>. There is an abundance of them, so you can try more than one, to be sure. Some of the most popular speed test providers<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n