precision agriculture
Virginia Plans 90% Broadband, Precision Agriculture Connectivity Task Force, Ookla Buys RootMetrics
Gov. Northam announced funding that he hopes would bring Virginia’s broadband penetration up to 90 percent.
FCC
Technology Policy Institute Introduces Data Index to Help Identify Connectivity-Deprived Areas
The Broadband Connectivity Index uses multiple datasets to try to get a better understanding of well- and under-connected areas in the U.S.
Republicans Request Documents on Democrats, Ookla Global Speeds Rising, Arkansas and Windstream Partner
Republicans counter Democrats on document request, Ookla says global speeds rising, Windstream and Arkansas to expand fiber.
COVID
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 – The Health of Broadband Networks During the Coronavirus
Broadband Breakfast Live Online on Wednesday, May 13, 2020, 12 Noon ET – “Measuring and Monitoring the Health of Broadband Networks During the Coronavirus, Including a Discussion of Bandwidth Caps” (Please note: Rescheduled from May 6, 2020.) WATCH HERE, or on YouTube. Also available on Twitter and
FCC
The Verge Highlights Possible Instance of Net Neutrality Violations by Verizon Wireless
BROADBAND BREAKFAST INSIGHT: We’ll look forward to further clarification about this issue from Verizon. This appears to be one documented instance of a network provider attempting to slow down video of a non-optimized service. Or in other words, a prime suspect of the need for some kind of net neutr
Broadband Mapping and Data
Ookla Unveils Revamped Speedtest.net
WASHINGTON, March 7, 2011 – Ookla, the company that owns and manages the connection testing website, Speedtest.net, relaunched the site Monday with an updated look and new functionality to better record consumer connection data.
Charter
Netflix and Akamai Reports Show Sustained Broadband Speeds Falter in U.S.
WASHINGTON, February 7, 2011 – Online content providers Netflix and Akamai released data recently indicating that U.S. internet service providers meet expectations for promised peak broadband speeds, but fall short when it comes to sustained speeds.
Broadband Mapping and Data
Net Index Gives Public Global Broadband Speed and ISP Quality Ratings
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2010 – Ookla Net Metrics has made internet performance statistics available for countries, states, and localities available through its Net Index website.
FCC
Berkman Center Report on Next Generation Connectivity Criticizes U.S. Policy Choices
WASHINGTON, November 17, 2009 – The main purpose of the report by the Berkman Center at Harvard University, commissioned by the Federal Communications Commission, was to examine global broadband policies and determine how the United States may adopt principles employed by the rest of the world as a
