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Speedtest works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Internet speed testing tool for measuring download, upload, and ping performance

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The tester reported that the Speedtest website works fully from Syria. No screenshot of a completed test was provided.

Landing pageWorks

The speedtest.net website loaded normally from Syria and showed a speed test ready to start.

Sign-upWorks

The tester reported creating a Speedtest account from Syria successfully. No screenshot of the sign-up step was provided.

Sign-inWorks

Signing in to Speedtest from Syria worked, and the account's settings page opened.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Speedtest in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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  • Reach out to legal, compliance, or policy teams.
  • Reference the lifted sanctions.
  • Point to competitors who have already unblocked Syria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Speedtest works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Speedtest directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.