Lived Experience
Since 2006, tens of millions of Americans have used independent companies to assess the quality of their broadband. RCG’s mapping process utilizes multiple public data sources and one proprietary data source from Ookla.
We have found the Ookla data to be the richest source of speed test data available, by far the dominant commercial speed test company, the default for most consumer searches. Several ISPs, particularly in the cable industry, have attempted to discredit these Ookla-based findings.
Valid statistical measures to determine experienced broadband speeds are enabled by the sheer volume of data, minimizing the fact that no outlet can promise perfect control of the circumstances in any given testing environment.
Our statistical analysis includes multiple preliminary steps that refine the data set and increase its accuracy. The consumer initiated speed test data is integrated with custom data from clients and/or ISPs in the service area, when available.
The result is thousands of data points aggregated into a visual representation of the performance of broadband networks.
determine whether ISPs are meeting their broadband expansion commitments.
