The speed of the internet is measured in terms of its download and upload speeds. The download speed is essentially the rate at which files are copied from some online domain to the user’s device. The case is just the opposite in the case of upload speeds, i.e., the rate at which files are copied from a device to some internet domain. Usually, the download speeds of an internet connection are much higher than the upload speeds.  It would be a problem if a user experiences zero upload speeds while working on the internet. One can try several measures at home if faced with this problem. If the problem persists, the customer care executives at the Internet Service Provider (ISP) can be contacted. In this article, we shall be looking at the possible causes and their remedies that users can try to do if faced with this problem.

Possible causes for zero upload speed:

The possible causes which may cause the internet upload speed to drop down to zero are mentioned below: In addition to the aforementioned causes, customers may face several other problems such as wrong setup, faulty hardware/software, etc. The list is not exhaustive and in fact, it is very difficult to find one such list.

Possible fixes for zero upload speed:

Customers can try these fixes at their homes if faced with a problem:

Conclusion:

In this article, the possible causes and their fixes have been highlighted for the zero upload speed problem. While the problem may be caused sometimes due to problems on the side of the user, it is also possible that the ISP itself is having some trouble at any moment. Customers are, therefore, advised to wait for some time to see if the problem is fixed by default or try the above fixes. If the problems are not resolved even then, customer care needs to be contacted. Question. How can I know if my upload speed is zero? There are many online speed tests available today that give the speed of the current connection within a minute. The tests usually consume 30-40 MB of data and return the results. Popular speed testing platforms include Cloudfare, Meteor, etc. An online speed test shows both – the download and the upload speeds.  Question. What are the best Internet Service providers in the United States? The United States ranks 13th in the list of countries based on the internet speed provided. Many well-known service providers provide high-speed internet at affordable prices. A few of the top internet service providers in the US include RCN, Cox, Mediacom, Xfinity, etc. All these companies have several plans suited to meet the needs of different types of users on the internet.