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Ookla launches Wi-Fi Speedtest Certified program to help prove network quality

zdnet.com Steven Vaughan-Nichols 2025-09-25 16:10:00

Ookla Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Ookla, a top internet speed test service, now offers venue Wi-Fi certifications. The certification service is still rolling out. Once in place, you should look for hotels and business locations with Speedtest Certified ratings. You might pick your hotel for its location or price, but one of the things I consider is whether its Wi-Fi is fast and reliable. I make my living working online. If I can't count on a

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C1 modem planned for the iPhone 17 Air is slower on some carriers

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-10-06 09:39:20

Apple has been working for many years on developing its own mobile data modem to replace the Qualcomm ones on which it has traditionally relied. The first of these, the C1 chip, was used in the iPhone 16e, and is also expected to be used in the upcoming iPhone 17 Air. There have so far been mixed messages on how well it compares to Qualcomm’s current chip, and a new study by Ookla provides our most detailed comparison yet … Ookla’s speed tests If you’ve ever tested your home or mobile broadba

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Starlink Halves the Cost of Its Dish for New Sign-Ups

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-06 14:00:00

For households in rural areas or regions where traditional ISPs still fall short, Starlink has become a lifeline for fast, reliable internet. The satellite service has opened up access in places that once had few options, and now it's rolling out one of its most affordable offers yet for new customers. Right now, the Starlink standard kit is marked down to $175, which is a 50% cut from its usual $349 price. Unlike past promotions that were limited to certain areas, this discount is available na

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Starlink's New Customer Deal: Get Half-Off a Dish and Hundreds in Year-One Savings

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-18 14:30:00

For people living in rural areas or places where traditional internet providers don't reach, Starlink has been a game changer. The satellite-powered service makes reliable connectivity possible in areas that were often left out. Now, the company is making it even more affordable for new customers to sign up with the lowest monthly prices we've seen so far. The Starlink standard kit is currently available for $175 - half off its usual $349 cost. Unlike previous discounts that were restricted to

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Starlink Deal Makes Satellite Dish 50% Cheaper for New Customers. Here's How It Works

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 11:45:02

Starlink's satellite-based internet service has been a popular solution for people outside of traditional ISPs' service areas, and it just got a lot easier to give Starlink a try -- it's now featuring its lowest monthly prices ever and cutting the cost of the necessary equipment in half. You can now purchase the Starlink standard kit for $175, down from its usual $349 price tag. Unlike previous deals, this one is available to new customers anywhere in the country. Most Starlink deals in the pas

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Starlink Cuts the Cost of Its Satellite Dish in Half for New Customers

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 18:59:00

One of the biggest barriers to entry for prospective Starlink customers has always been the price: $349 upfront for equipment and $120 every month for service. That’s now starting to change as Starlink is offering its lowest monthly prices ever and slashing the cost of equipment in half. You can now get the Starlink standard kit for $175, down from its usual $349 price tag. Unlike previous deals, this one is available to new customers anywhere in the country. Most Starlink deals in the past hav

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New Speed Test Data Reveals the Nation's Fastest Internet Service Provider

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-19 00:00:00

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all about the speed. Just recently, Ookla released its Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first six months of 2025, and AT&T Fiber topped the list as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) What does that mean? Does it

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Despite Starlink’s Improved Speeds, It Still Misses the FCC’s Broadband Standard

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-20 17:39:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as it was two years ago, according to a recent report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 mi

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New Speed Test Results Reveal the Fastest Internet Service Provider in the US

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-21 09:00:00

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all about the speed. This week, Ookla released its Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first six months of 2025, and AT&T Fiber topped the list as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) What does that mean? Does it tell

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New Speed Test Results Reveal AT&T Fiber as the Fastest Internet Provider in the US

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-12-27 04:06:00

There's been a lot of talk about internet speed lately. From various company taglines -- "Don't take slow for an answer" -- to the latest news about Japan's internet data transmission record, it's all about the speed. Today, Ookla released its Speedtest Connectivity Report for the first six months of 2025, and AT&T Fiber topped the list as the country's fastest fixed internet service provider. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) What does that mean? Does it tell us

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Starlink Got Faster In the Past Two Years. It's Still Not Regularly Meeting Broadband Speeds

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-03 08:30:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as it was two years ago, according to a new report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 milli

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Starlink Doubled Its Speed In 2 Years. It Still Doesn’t Meet the FCC’s Definition of Broadband

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-15 16:39:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as it was two years ago, according to a new report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 milli

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Starlink’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Faster Than Its Home Internet Speeds: Here’s Why

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-29 23:00:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as any other in-flight Wi-Fi option, according to the latest report by the speed test site Ookla. (Disclaimer: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) The satellite internet company from SpaceX clocked median download speeds of 152 megabits per second and upload speeds of 24Mbps. That means that Starlink’s speeds in the air are faster than some internet providers on the ground. Those download and upload speeds were nearly twice as fast a

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Starlink’s Wi-Fi Is Faster in the Air Than on the Ground

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-02-09 00:14:00

Starlink is nearly twice as fast as any other in-flight Wi-Fi option, according to a new report by the speed test site Ookla. (Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Starlink’s speeds in the air are faster than some internet providers on the ground. The satellite internet company from SpaceX clocked median download speeds of 152Mbps and upload speeds of 24Mbps. Those download and upload speeds were nearly twice as fast as any other in-flight internet option, but latenc

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The best (and worst) in-flight Wi-Fi service on airlines, ranked

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-02-13 00:25:00

Westend61 / Getty Images I sometimes try to squeeze in work during a long airline flight, and for that I typically need to tap into the in-flight Wi-Fi. How do today's airlines fare at providing good wireless access? A new report from Speedtest app provider Ookla looks at the best and worst of in-flight Wi-Fi. To compile its report, Ookla analyzed the data collected by its Speedtest app during the first quarter of 2025. The results included Wi-Fi performance for individual airlines, as well as

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Starlink Speeds Are Improving, But Only 17% of Customers Get the FCC’s Minimum

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-03-12 02:00:00

Starlink speeds have doubled in the past two years, according to a new report from the speed test site Ookla. (Disclosure: Ookla is owned by the same parent company as CNET, Ziff Davis.) Median download speeds from the satellite internet provider have steadily ticked up over the past few years, going from 53.95 megabits per second in 2022 to 104.71Mbps today. That’s an impressive feat considering Starlink added about 5 million customers over the same period and recently passed the 6 million mar

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The fastest Wi-Fi 7 internet providers in the US, ranked

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2026-03-16 21:57:00

dem10 / Getty Images Looking to upgrade your home network to Wi-Fi 7 and wondering which ISPs will deliver the most bang for your buck? The folks at Ookla have published a report that aims to answer that question. Also: Should you upgrade to Wi-Fi 7? Here's my advice after testing this Asus router at home In its new report, "Wi-Fi 7 Speeds Up in the US," Ookla has ranked the top internet providers in the US for their Wi-Fi 7 network performance. The strength of your Wi-Fi is determined by a v

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Latest Tech News

Ookla launches Wi-Fi Speedtest Certified program to help prove network quality

C1 modem planned for the iPhone 17 Air is slower on some carriers

Starlink Halves the Cost of Its Dish for New Sign-Ups

Starlink's New Customer Deal: Get Half-Off a Dish and Hundreds in Year-One Savings

Starlink Deal Makes Satellite Dish 50% Cheaper for New Customers. Here's How It Works

Starlink Cuts the Cost of Its Satellite Dish in Half for New Customers

New Speed Test Data Reveals the Nation's Fastest Internet Service Provider

Despite Starlink’s Improved Speeds, It Still Misses the FCC’s Broadband Standard

New Speed Test Results Reveal the Fastest Internet Service Provider in the US

New Speed Test Results Reveal AT&T Fiber as the Fastest Internet Provider in the US

Starlink Got Faster In the Past Two Years. It's Still Not Regularly Meeting Broadband Speeds

Starlink Doubled Its Speed In 2 Years. It Still Doesn’t Meet the FCC’s Definition of Broadband

Starlink’s In-Flight Wi-Fi Is Faster Than Its Home Internet Speeds: Here’s Why

Starlink’s Wi-Fi Is Faster in the Air Than on the Ground

The best (and worst) in-flight Wi-Fi service on airlines, ranked

Starlink Speeds Are Improving, But Only 17% of Customers Get the FCC’s Minimum

The fastest Wi-Fi 7 internet providers in the US, ranked

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