How to use this test
- Observe Online / Offline status badge.
- View Effective Connection Type (e.g. 4G).
- Inspect Downlink throughput estimate and Round Trip Time (RTT).
- Check Data Saver mode flag.
How to understand your result
Looks good: Connection detected as Online with 4G effective speed profile.
Troubleshooting: what to try next
- Effective type '4G' is a browser classification meaning high speed and low latency, not cellular technology.
What this test cannot tell you
Network Information API values are rough browser estimates and unsupported in Safari.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Network Information API uses '4G' as the highest standard category for all fast connections (including Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet).
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Last Reviewed: 2026-10-17 • Test Method: navigator.connection and navigator.onLine API property inspection • How We Test