Nova Speed Test Benchmark Your Connection

Use our free speed test to benchmark your Nova connection. For the most accurate results, follow our accuracy guide - Ideally test over a wired Ethernet connection with other devices idle. Compare your speeds against global benchmarks and the weekly leaderboard.

Nova is Iceland's third major telecoms operator, offering competitive mobile and fixed broadband. Nova uses its own fibre infrastructure and wholesale access to serve Reykjavik.

Provider	Nova
Country	Iceland
ASN	`AS44515`
Coverage	Reykjavik and major towns
Technologies	Fibre (FTTH), 5G
Founded	2007
Website	https://www.nova.is

Average Nova Speed Test Results

Typical measured results across real users. See the full leaderboard for live benchmarks.

Metric	Typical Value	Rating
Download Speed	128 Mbps	Good
Upload Speed	79 Mbps	Fair
Ping	10 ms	Excellent

Results are community-sourced estimates. Your speed depends on your plan, location, and equipment. Learn about our methodology →

What These Nova Results Mean

Best Use Case

Nova is well suited to gaming, video calls, remote work, and heavy cloud use because its benchmark combines low ping with strong upload speed.

Upload Profile

Upload is moderate relative to download. It should be enough for everyday calls and file sharing, but heavy creators may want a higher tier.

Technology Notes

Nova uses Fibre (FTTH), 5G. Technology affects upload symmetry, latency, evening congestion, and how close you can get to advertised plan speeds.

Nova Internet Plans and Speeds

Plan	Download	Upload	Technology	Starting From
100 Mbps Fibre	100 Mbps	100 Mbps	FTTH	$18.99/mo
500 Mbps Fibre	500 Mbps	500 Mbps	FTTH	$26.99/mo

Prices shown are approximate starting rates and may vary by location and promotional period. Check https://www.nova.is for current pricing.

Nova vs Iceland Broadband Benchmarks

Use this comparison to separate provider performance from the wider market. A result below your plan speed may still be normal for your connection type, but a wired test far below both your plan and the country benchmark deserves troubleshooting.

Metric	Nova	Iceland median	Interpretation
Download	128 Mbps	215.3 Mbps	Below the national median benchmark; plan mix or access technology may explain the gap.
Upload	79 Mbps	192.1 Mbps	Upload trails the country median, which may affect calls, backups, and creator workflows.
Ping	10 ms	5 ms	Latency is higher than the country median; test over Ethernet before blaming the ISP.

How to Run a Nova Speed Test

Connect via Ethernet - For the most accurate baseline, connect your device directly to your router or modem with an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi introduces variables that can mask your true plan speed. See our accuracy guide for full tips.
Close background apps - Pause streaming, downloads, and backups. Other devices on your network also consume bandwidth.
Start the speed test - Click GO on our homepage. The test measures download, upload, ping, and jitter in about 30 seconds.
Compare your result - Check your measured speeds against the typical Nova results above. If you're significantly below your plan speed, review the common issues section below or contact Nova support.