diff --git a/speedtest_cli.py b/speedtest_cli.py
index d93d5c3..4c0d418 100755
--- a/speedtest_cli.py
+++ b/speedtest_cli.py
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ __version__ = '0.3.4'
 user_agent = None
 source = None
 shutdown_event = None
-scheme = 'http'
+scheme = 'https'
 
 
 # Used for bound_interface