Microsoft Research releases Network Speed Test app for Windows Phone 8.

Microsoft Research added a new app to its collection on the Windows Phone store. Network Speed Test as its name suggests is an app that provides detailed information about your network speed, both download and upload. It was also designed to maintain a list of the networks that was tested.

The list of features also mentions the sharing of data with Microsoft for the purpose of helping improve their understanding of network quality and availability. The data is collected anonymously and is not meant for marketing purposes. 

Network Speed Test is free for download in the Windows Phone Store.