Command-line speed test?

[Robert Dailey]

Hi,

I'm currently using Ubuntu Server and I wish to be able to test my
upload/download internet bandwidth. On windows or any other OS with a GUI
internet browser, I would normally do this by visiting www.speedtest.net.
However, since I am not using a desktop OS, is there a command-line
alternative?

One thought I had was maybe there's some command line program I can use to
send a file to another server, and view the Kbps reading. Not sure if this
would be a true measurement, though. Help is appreciated.
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