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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 speedy connection, I'm in trouble. So I was intrigued when I heard network performance specialist Ookla announce the launch of Speedtest Certified, a new connectivity verification program designed to help property owners and businesses prove the quality of their network infrastructure.
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This initiative leverages Ookla's well-regarded Speedtest methodology to provide an independent, objective seal of approval for hotels, airports, event venues, office buildings, and multifamily residences. Reliable internet is essential these days for tenants, guests, and employees. Unpredictable or subpar network performance in public venues is miserable for customers and businesses. Speedtest Certified aims to address these challenges by providing properties with a visible badge of excellence.
(Disclosure: Ookla is owned by Ziff Davis, ZDNET's parent company.)
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