AI
Ookla: U.S. 5G Mobile Networks Lack AI Readiness
The company found U.S. internet speeds can cause delays in AI performance.
Streaming
World Cup Streamers See Surge in Connectivity Issues
Ookla reports a large number of viewers tuning into the tournament have caused outages.
Gemini
Ookla: AI Outages Are Becoming a Business Reliability Problem
As AI platforms become further embedded into daily infrastructure, outages cause major productivity pitfalls.
Mobile
Ookla Executive Says FCC App Doesn’t Account for Indoor Coverage Gaps
The ‘vast majority’ of 911 calls are placed indoors, said VP of Government Affairs Bryan Darr.
Spectrum
Ookla Finds a Slow Global Shift to Advanced Wi-Fi
The company found that some regions rely on Wi-Fi 6, but most of the globe still uses Wi-Fi 5.
Fiber
Ookla: Wi-Fi Hardware, Not Fiber, Limits Broadband Quality
Broader fiber deployment is now exposing bottlenecks that were previously hidden.
Satellite
American Airlines Going With Starlink for In-Flight Wi-Fi
United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines also have deals with Starlink. Delta opted for Amazon Leo.
Satellite
Ookla: Starlink Now Faster in European Markets
Where governments are still waiting to deliver fiber, satellite broadband is stepping in.
Satellite
Starlink Speeds Improved in Second Half of 2025: Ookla
Ookla found 45 percent of Starlink customers saw median speeds of at least 100* 20 Mbps, up from just 17 percent from early 2025.
Satellite
Ookla: Once ‘Science Fiction,’ Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Technology is Quietly Emerging
Ookla’s latest report reveals 24.5% space satellite growth between July 2025 and March 2026.
Rural
Ookla: U.S. Digital Divide Narrows in 43 States
Aggressive broadband expansion in late 2025 extended fiber access to 60 percent of U.S. homes.
Mobile Networks
World Cup 2026 to Test Mobile Networks Across North America
Connectivity will vary widely by country, carrier, and roaming agreements during the tournament.
Infrastructure
Larger Municipal Networks Outperforming on Upload Speeds: Ookla
The study found eight of 14 municipal operators posted faster upload speeds than competitors, and one posted faster download speeds.
Briefs
Accenture to Acquire Ookla, Strengthening Network Intelligence and Data
The consultancy aims to use Ookla's data-collection services to help ISPs, hyperscalers, and enterprises optimize networks.
Speedtest.net
How Network Testing Methods Shape U.S. Mobile Rankings
New mobile performance reports from Ookla show U.S. carriers ranking differently depending on how speeds are measured.
White Papers
Orbiting the Divide: How LEO Satellites Are Transforming State Broadband
What Broadband Offices Need to Know About Performance, Policy, and Oversight
