Check your STC speed now: press “Start Test” to see the download, upload and ping of your current STC connection – fibre, 5G or mobile data.
How to test your STC speed accurately
- Connect to the network you want to measure (router Wi‑Fi or mobile data) and pause downloads and streaming on other devices.
- On fibre, stand close to the router or use a network cable for the most accurate result.
- Press “Start Test” and wait for download, upload and ping to appear.
- Repeat two or three times at different hours (morning and evening) and compare the average with your plan.
What affects your STC speed?
STC offers home fibre, 5G and mobile data, including Sawa prepaid plans. Real-world speed varies between neighbourhoods depending on the service type, network load and signal strength inside your home. On 5G, try the test next to a window – thick walls weaken the signal noticeably.
What if your STC speed is lower than your plan?
- Restart the router for 30 seconds, then test again.
- Test with a network cable, next to the router, to rule out Wi‑Fi problems.
- If speed drops only in the evening, peak-hour congestion is the likely cause.
- Check your plan’s fair-usage policy; some plans slow down after a data threshold.
- If low results keep repeating, contact STC support and keep screenshots of your results. If the issue is not resolved you can complain to the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST).
More help: how to fix slow Wi‑Fi and what internet speed do you need?