New from Ookla + WBA: Wi-Fi keeps getting faster (hello, 6 GHz and Wi-Fi 7), but real-world performance can still feel wildly inconsistent. That is why we are collaborating with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) on a new WBA-led Wi-Fi Design Standard—helping create a more consistent benchmark for deployment and user experience worldwide. This will be the link. I’ll let you know when we have a date. https://lnkd.in/ePypFtKj
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Ookla delivers unmatched connectivity insights, empowering organizations to optimize networks, enhance digital experiences, and deliver better connectivity for all.
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http://www.ookla.com
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- Technology, Information and Internet
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Global
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- Privately Held
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- 2006
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- Speedtest, Internet, Telecommunications, Connectivity, Downdetector, Connected Experience, Connected Services, Online Monitoring, QoS, QoE, Network Performance, Network Quality, Network Coverage, Telco, Network Intelligence, 5G, Mobile, Fixed Broadband, Test & Measurement, and Consumer Experience
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Is your network ready for the AI era? While download speeds usually get the spotlight, the rise of AI makes uplink performance more critical than ever. Check out our latest analysis by Mike Dano on how connectivity is evolving to handle AI workloads: https://lnkd.in/dfe2a3p7
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Ookla reposted this
I know it is only January, but I have already had my most exciting delivery of 2026 - our new Speedtest Pulse device by Ookla! This device is small (will MagSafe to the back of your phone) but it can test mighty! With a single tap, I will see how my Wi-Fi and wired networks are performing, as well as my internet backhaul! Not only will this device run network performance tests, but it will also provide you with easy to follow insights and recommendations to improve your network, nice! This will make it super valuable for ISP technicians and networking teams. Of course, I had to do a quick check of my network at home, and as you would probably expect, my Wi-Fi is pretty good, but my internet backhaul looks like it could do with a bit of an upgrade - I will work on that, I promise :) What I love is the attention to the smallest aspects. The USB-C cable provided is the perfect size for connecting to your phone and features our Speedtest logo. Don’t worry, a lot more Speedtest Pulse content is coming soon. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4hAVYx3
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Join Ookla’s global analyst team this week, January 22, for a high-velocity, data-driven preview of the year ahead. https://lnkd.in/ePcR_SQr We’ll explore the essential trends shaping the market from 5G SA core modernization and FWA monetization to a reality check on D2D satellite deployments and AI’s impact on network requirements. Don’t miss this must-attend session for data-backed takes on network resilience and the road to 6G.
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The 6G hype cycle is officially ramping up, but don’t expect to see anything concrete anytime soon. Our Lead Industry Analyst, Mike Dano, weighs in on why 2026 will be defined by industry slop, think endless buzz rather than tangible network progress. Find out what’s real and what’s not in the full article: https://lnkd.in/eyg-NiWG
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Ookla reposted this
Big Wi-Fi event hosted by RCR next week. Deets 👀 below: The 2nd annual RCR Wireless News Wi-Fi Forum taking place virtually on January 20th. Join top experts from across the globe to... - Discuss the state of wi-fi today, the enterprise WLAN boom and future trends - Examine fine-tuning Wi-Fi 7 adoption, the role of AI, and MLO - Explore timelines for Wi-Fi 8 and its role in the AI era - Debate the 6GHz band - Understand the Managed Wi-Fi-as-a-Service opportunity And your lunchtime entertainment: Gain insights from Bruno Tomas, Andrew Spivey James Kimery and me into the strategic and technical issues of Wi-Fi, 5G and 6G convergence. And much more. Register 👉https://lnkd.in/exM8sV5Y
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While Latin America's steps into a 5G future have been uneven, some countries show clear advancements. Brazil leads the region with impressive milestones, reaching median download speeds of 430.83 Mbps. However, the rollout remains a "stutter-step affair" in other markets, with countries like Peru still in its early days of deployment. Read the full analysis to see where your country stands. https://lnkd.in/eCck_naC
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Our Industry Analyst, @Kerry Baker, spoke with RCR Wireless News about the massive shift toward network resiliency and uplink performance. From the AI-driven demand for faster uploads to the "insurance policy" of satellite backup, here is how connectivity is evolving. https://lnkd.in/gXw2vzcR
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Join Ookla’s global analyst team on January 22 for a high-velocity, data-driven preview of the year ahead. https://lnkd.in/ePcR_SQr We’ll explore the essential trends shaping the market from 5G SA core modernization and FWA monetization to a reality check on D2D satellite deployments and AI’s impact on network requirements. Don’t miss this must-attend session for data-backed takes on network resilience and the road to 6G.