Cox Speed Test

Cox Communications is a large ISP in the US. It provides a number of consumer and business packages to its customers with varying amounts of speed, bandwidth, and latency. 

The Cox speed test is designed to check those very stats for your Cox internet connection. With it, you can check your connection’s metrics and figure out whether you are getting your money’s worth or if something is wrong with your connection.

Why You Should Test Your Cox Internet Speed

There are only three reasons why anyone would want to do a speed test. 

• They want to check if they are getting the proclaimed speeds
• They want to check if something is wrong and that they are not getting their promised speed
• They want to check if they need an upgrade or not.

So, if you have a Cox internet connection and you want to check it for any of the stated reasons, then the Cox speed test tool is for you.

How to Run the Cox Speed Test

To run the Cox speed test, open its web page and click the “Go” button. The speed test will start and measure all relevant stats (speed, ping, jitter) on its own.

The only other thing you can do in the test is select which server to test against. That can be useful for checking your latency against specific locations.

Average Speeds for Cox Internet Plans

Cox offers a variety of speed tiers for different users. Speeds on the fiber network are symmetrical, while on cable networks, the upload speeds are much slower. 

Some of the popular plans provided by Cox Communications are as follows.

• Essential 100 (up to 100 Mbps): Suitable for light browsing and streaming. On a cable network.
• Preferred 250 (up to 250 Mbps): Ideal for families and work-from-home users.
• Ultimate 500 (up to 500 Mbps): Great for 4K streaming and online gaming.
• Gigablast (up to 1000 Mbps): Ultra-fast speeds for heavy users and smart homes. This is on a fiber network.

Your actual results can vary based on Wi-Fi quality, signal interference, and network load.

Troubleshooting Slow Cox Speeds

If your test shows speeds significantly below your plan’s limit, then try the following.

• Restart your router and modem. This clears bad routing tables and drivers so the devices perform at their best.
• Move closer to your Wi-Fi source or switch to a wired connection.
• Check for service outages in your area using Cox’s network status page.
• Check if too many people are using your connection
• Consider upgrading your router or contacting Cox support for diagnostics.