Re: FCC releases Internet speed test tool

[Joe Greco <jgreco () ns sol net>]

> I noted that I got wildly varying numbers on a laptop and an iPhone (there
> is also an iPhone app) and the iPhone app doesn't ask for an address.  Both
> on the same wifi and connection, and the numbers were off by a lot.

And I meant to include examples, but fingers committed the message
before I could stop 'em.  Sorry.

PC/mLab:

Download speed: 4150kbps
Upload speed:   2364kpbs

PC/Ookla:

Download speed: 5044kbps
Upload speed:   1120Kbps

iPhone:

Download speed: 1.75Mbps
Upload speed:   0.23Mbps

I've gotten strange stuff each time I've tried their tests.  I
particularly like the factor of 10 difference in upload speeds.

... JG
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