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Metronet Speed Test

Test Metronet Fiber Internet Speed

Go beyond basic speed numbers. Measure your real Metronet download speed, upload speed, ping, jitter, and bufferbloat to see how your connection truly performs.

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About Metronet Fiber

Technology

Fiber (FTTH / GPON)

Coverage

16 states (primarily Midwest and Southeast US)

Typical Download

100-2000 Mbps

Typical Upload

100-2000 Mbps

Metronet Speed Tiers and Plans

PlanDownloadUploadPrice
Internet 100100 Mbps100 Mbps$50/mo
Internet 200200 Mbps200 Mbps$55/mo
Internet 500500 Mbps500 Mbps$60/mo
Internet 1 Gig1000 Mbps1000 Mbps$70/mo
Internet 2 Gig2000 Mbps2000 Mbps$100/mo

// Prices and speeds are approximate and may vary by location. Promotional pricing may differ from regular rates.

Common Metronet Issues

!Limited availability to select communities within served states
!Wi-Fi coverage gaps in larger homes with provided router
!Router placement critical for optimal whole-home coverage
!Occasional micro-outages during network maintenance
!Multi-gig speeds require compatible hardware (2.5 GbE or 10 GbE)
!New construction areas may have temporary provisioning delays

How Pong.com Helps Metronet Customers

Most speed tests only measure raw throughput inside your ISP's network. Pong.com goes further, testing across the real public internet to reveal what your Metronet connection can actually do.

Bufferbloat Detection

Discover if your Metronet connection suffers from high latency under load. Bufferbloat causes lag and stuttering even on fast connections.

Jitter Analysis

Measure the consistency of your Metronet connection. High jitter means unreliable performance for gaming, video calls, and streaming.

Connection Health Grade

Get an A to F grade for your Metronet connection based on speed, latency, bufferbloat, and stability. Know exactly where you stand.

Real-World Experience Scores

See how your connection performs for specific activities: 4K streaming, video conferencing, competitive gaming, and web browsing.

Speed History Tracking

Track your Metronet speeds over time. Spot trends, identify peak-hour slowdowns, and catch degradation before it becomes a problem.

Public Internet Testing

Unlike tests that measure inside Metronet's network, Pong.com tests across the real internet, giving you speeds that match your actual experience.

Compare Metronet to Alternatives

AT&T Internet / Fiber

300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 300-5000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-20 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (AT&T Fiber), DSL (legacy IPBB)

Spectrum (Charter)

300-1000 Mbps down, 10-35 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (expanding)

Comcast Xfinity

200-1200 Mbps down, 5-35 Mbps up

Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fiber (select areas)

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet

50-300 Mbps down, 5-30 Mbps up

5G (n41, n71), 4G LTE (fallback)

CenturyLink / Quantum Fiber

100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 10-100 Mbps (DSL) down, 100-8000 Mbps (Fiber), 1-10 Mbps (DSL) up

Fiber (Quantum Fiber / FTTH), DSL (legacy CenturyLink)

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Metronet FAQ

Q. Is Metronet throttling my internet?[+]
A. If your speed test results are significantly lower than what your Metronet plan advertises, throttling or network congestion could be the cause. Run a test on Pong.com to check your real speeds. Pong.com tests through the public internet (not inside Metronet's own network) so you get an accurate picture. Try testing at different times of day to see if speeds drop during peak hours.
Q. What speeds should I expect from Metronet?[+]
A. Metronet offers download speeds of 100-2000 Mbps and upload speeds of 100-2000 Mbps, depending on your plan and connection type (Fiber (FTTH / GPON)). According to FCC Measuring Broadband America data, on a wired Ethernet connection you should typically see 70-90% of your plan's advertised speed. Wi-Fi speeds will be lower due to signal attenuation and interference. Use Pong.com to verify your actual speeds.
Q. Why is my Metronet internet slow even with a fast plan?[+]
A. Several factors can slow down your Metronet connection: bufferbloat (high latency under load), Wi-Fi interference from neighboring networks, outdated modem or router firmware, network congestion during peak hours, or issues with your home wiring. Pong.com tests all of these factors in a single test, including bufferbloat detection, jitter analysis, and a connection health grade.
Q. Does Metronet have bufferbloat problems?[+]
A. Bufferbloat can occur on any ISP connection, but it is especially common on Fiber (FTTH / GPON) connections. It causes your latency to spike when your connection is under load (e.g., downloading a file while on a video call). Pong.com specifically tests for bufferbloat and grades it from A (excellent) to F (severe). This tells you more about your real connection quality than download speed alone.

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