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Netflix Inc has launched a website where one can check the speed of a mobile or broadband Internet connection.
Termed fast.com, the service works like other Internet connection measurement tools such as speedtest.net, Netflix said in a blog post.
"We all want a faster, better Internet, yet Internet speeds vary greatly and can be affected by other users on your network or congestion with your Internet service provider," David Fullagar, vice president of content delivery architecture, said in the post.
Fast.com performs a series of downloads from Netflix servers to make its Internet speed estimate, and also links users to speedtest.net to compare the results.
"Right now it's a standalone website, though we will look to evolve it down the road," Netflix spokeswoman Anne Marie Squeo said according to Reuters.
Netflix recently expanded to Nigeria, sparking talks it would contest strongly with DStv and IrokoTV.
Termed fast.com, the service works like other Internet connection measurement tools such as speedtest.net, Netflix said in a blog post.
"We all want a faster, better Internet, yet Internet speeds vary greatly and can be affected by other users on your network or congestion with your Internet service provider," David Fullagar, vice president of content delivery architecture, said in the post.
Fast.com performs a series of downloads from Netflix servers to make its Internet speed estimate, and also links users to speedtest.net to compare the results.
"Right now it's a standalone website, though we will look to evolve it down the road," Netflix spokeswoman Anne Marie Squeo said according to Reuters.
Netflix recently expanded to Nigeria, sparking talks it would contest strongly with DStv and IrokoTV.
