Download speed is based on multiple factors, of which, only some can Filemail address. Filemail server locations, traffic conditions, transfer protocol, your maximum internet speed as governed by your ISP, to name but 4 factors. Additionally, the location of the servers and the routing path length between your device and the target server can significantly impact download latency and ultimately reduce your download speed. Longer routing paths result in increased network latency.

Transfer protocol: if you are downloading using a web browser; the protocol used will be TCP, a common but slower protocol. Our file transfer desktop apps use our custom-built protocols that are bound to give better results. The desktop app is optimized for speed and reliability, offering significantly faster download performance compared to browser-based downloads, especially when managing multiple files.

Take into account that Speed Test will typically use a server near your location so it will only deal with local traffic conditions. Traffic conditions locally and further afield is something we can’t do anything about. Additionally, users in regions lacking a local Filemail server may face slower download speeds compared to those nearer to server hubs. Continued efforts are being made to enhance regional server infrastructure where possible.