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Ookla's new Wi-Fi diagnostic tool aims to solve the 'blame game' once and for all

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Connectivity intelligence brand Ookla just announced the Speedtest Pulse, a diagnostic troubleshooting device for ISPs and enterprises that fits on the back of a MagSafe-compatible smartphone.

It has two modes: one for on-the-spot troubleshooting, and a second for autonomous network monitoring.

The Pulse is designed for ISP/enterprise users but is intuitive enough for non-experts.

Connectivity brand Ookla just announced a new product designed to demystify Wi-Fi issues, and it's small enough to attach to the back of a smartphone's MagSafe port.

Designed for technicians but also potentially useful for consumers, the new Speedtest Pulse is a dual-mode network diagnostic tool aiming to offer "one tap" troubleshooting at a competitive price point.

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Its objective is precise: to determine where the network connection bottleneck lies and whether the issue resides with the ISP, the local Wi-Fi, or a specific device. After identifying the problem, the device suggests a fix in natural language.

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