diff --git a/speedtest.py b/speedtest.py
index 8611e0f..0095f30 100755
--- a/speedtest.py
+++ b/speedtest.py
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ except ImportError:
     gzip = None
     GZIP_BASE = object
 
-__version__ = '1.0.7'
+__version__ = '1.0.8'
 
 
 class FakeShutdownEvent(object):