The Federal Communication Commission released its speed testing app today. It’s out for Android now, with versions for iOS and other platforms in the works. The app will help the regulatory agency crowdsource speed data for all US carriers. Grab it here!
When you install the app, it automatically checks your phone’s connection speed in the background when the device is not in use. You can see the performance of your data provider using the app. It allows the FCC to gather a wide amount of data on cellular carriers nationwide.
This all depends on the app’s adoption by consumers, of course. If it isn’t used by a wide sampling of Android users, than the speed data wouldn’t be very helpful. But if this catches on, the FCC will be compiling some very useful data. Data that will be very helpful for consumers trying to make a choice about which carrier to go with.
source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/14/5105090/fcc-launches-android-mobile-speed-test-app
When you install the app, it automatically checks your phone’s connection speed in the background when the device is not in use. You can see the performance of your data provider using the app. It allows the FCC to gather a wide amount of data on cellular carriers nationwide.
This all depends on the app’s adoption by consumers, of course. If it isn’t used by a wide sampling of Android users, than the speed data wouldn’t be very helpful. But if this catches on, the FCC will be compiling some very useful data. Data that will be very helpful for consumers trying to make a choice about which carrier to go with.
source: http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/14/5105090/fcc-launches-android-mobile-speed-test-app
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