HostingPanama, a provider of outsourced business offshore Web hosting and colocation services, announced today its privately owned facility has been selected by SpeedTest.net to host part of its award-winning Internet speed test service.

The service, which allows Web users to test their Internet connection’s download and upload speeds at various locations around the world, relies on world-class datacenter facilities to serve as test sites. By participating in the service, HostingPanama showcases its robust connectivity to every part of the globe.

"We are excited to work with SpeedTest.net to provide speed testing services to millions of Internet users each year. We hope to provide not only a valuable public service, but also to demonstrate how HostingPanama is a viable hosting provider for individuals and businesses based anywhere in the world," said Eduardo Vila, Chief Sales Officer of HostingPanama. "We are proud of the exceptional performance our infrastructure demonstrates in speed tests."

The speed test works by downloading and uploading a series of test files between the end user and the datacenter. Software on the client machine then measures the speed at which the files were transferred, and creates a visual reading to show the user’s connection speed relative to worldwide and national averages.

HostingPanama also hopes the service will serve as a sales tool for prospective customers who can independently verify the speed of the company’s Internet connection.