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ComCom describes Sheamotsme as a fixed-Internet quality tool that compares measured service with the provider’s contract terms.

Check whether it matches the service

The Commission’s page describes fixed Internet, not mobile-data speed. Its FAQ says to use a computer and excludes fixed 4G LTE. The FAQ also names device condition, router setup and Wi-Fi capacity among factors that affect the result.

Read the named fields

FieldWhat ComCom or its FAQ says
Download and uploadTwo separate speed measurements listed by ComCom.
Packet lossThe FAQ describes the percentage of sent information that is not received.
JitterThe FAQ lists this as a quality parameter for voice and video streaming.
DNS resolution timeA separate fixed-Internet value listed by ComCom.

The FAQ lists possible causes of poor quality beyond the provider’s service, including a malfunctioning device, router setup/default settings and Wi-Fi equipment that cannot deliver the purchased package speed. A measurement page does not by itself identify which part of a home connection caused a result.

Understand the preparation steps

  • Read the instructions before starting.
  • Connect the measuring device by cable rather than Wi-Fi.
  • Do not open another application during the measurement.
  • Enter accurate details about yourself and your provider.

ComCom says inaccurate details can cancel a complaint. It says the platform offers a complaint form if the system detects a fault; the page does not state what decision the Commission will make.

Open ComCom’s description of Sheamotsme

Open Sheamotsme’s FAQ

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