Ookla data highlights the undulation of cellular network strain, showing how it changes throughout the days, weeks and years – and through the hours of every day – in ways that can stress even the best-placed cell sites.

Read the full article The Hardest Working Cell Site in Miami on Ookla®.

A year on from the Iberian blackout, Spanish and Portuguese operators have outpaced both governments on hardening mobile networks against power loss.

Read the full article The Iberian Blackout, One Year On: Operators Are Outpacing Regulators on Telecom Resilience on Ookla®.

Ookla data shows the UK's Starlink-powered O2 Satellite making the country Western Europe's first direct-to-device testbed, with rapid reach but shallow early usage.

Read the full article Starlink-powered O2 Satellite Puts the UK at the Front of Europe’s D2D Race on Ookla®.

Analyzing the impact of local caching on YouTube video streaming performance in the Middle East Video streaming is one of the most popular services globally, driving a large share of internet traffic. Global content providers efficiently distribute assets via caching architectures, while operators aim to localize traffic paths to optimize user experience and mitigate international […]

Read the full article Cache Optimization Strategies for Telecom Operators to Improve Video Streaming Experience on Ookla®.

Airlines adopting Starlink are changing the customer experience on commercial airlines Which airline offers the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi? It’s a simple question with an increasingly important answer. As our lives become more “always connected,” the frustration of poor or non-existent connectivity becomes more acute. We have reached a point where the quality of in-flight connectivity […]

Read the full article In Search of the World’s Fastest In-Flight Wi-Fi on Ookla®.

The year 2025 marks a milestone in the history of Algeria. While the preceding decade was characterized by the expansion and stabilization of 4G LTE networks, more recently, the country embraced 5G to stimulate the digital ecosystem and also in reaction to the competitive landscape of North Africa, where neighboring nations (Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia) […]

Read the full article A Closer Look at Network Reliability in Algiers with the Advent of 5G on Ookla®.

D2D technology is still in its infancy. Most such connections can only transmit a few bytes of data. And the technology is commercially available in just a handful of countries. Ookla® data helps to shine a light on this emerging technology and its growth potential.

Read the full article Measuring the Direct-to-Device (D2D) Marketplace: 2026 on Ookla®.

Despite challenging terrain and low population density, the 49th state is making big strides when it comes to bridging the digital divide.  With its enormous size, diverse terrain, and frozen ground, Alaska is a massive logistical nightmare when it comes to delivering broadband to its residents. Much of the state is covered by permafrost, making […]

Read the full article Closing the Gap: Alaska’s Push for Statewide Connectivity on Ookla®.

High-speed Wi-Fi has become a necessity for guest satisfaction in the hospitality sector. Network capacity is tested most intensely in Mecca and Medina during the Hajj season. Millions of pilgrims are expected to arrive in Saudi Arabia in May 2026, so demand for reliable internet access in hotels will peak. Whether a pilgrim is video-calling […]

Read the full article Ready for Hajj 2026? Wi‑Fi Preparedness of Luxury Hotels in Mecca and Medina on Ookla®.

We have all experienced the same universal moment of frustration: You check into a hotel, prepare for an important video call, and suddenly the connection drops. You are forced to go off-camera just to keep the audio from breaking up. This scenario represents a massive friction point in the modern economy. Whether it is a […]

Read the full article Discover Speedtest Certified™: On-Site Verified Network Excellence on Ookla®.