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LTE Speeds in the US are Really Pathetic

Kellen November 14, 2018

As 2019 quickly approaches and every single major US wireless carrier tells you about a near future that includes 5G flowing at gigabit speeds through your veins, just remember that most of their LTE networks haven't lived up to the hype they built around them...

When It Comes to US Carrier Download Speeds, T-Mobile and Verizon are Basically Equal (Updated)

Kellen July 18, 2018 45

Speed will always be a big part of the decision you make between this wireless carrier and that one. Sure, coverage is arguably more important, but we do care that when connected to a nearby tower, that we can watch HD+ video on our QHD screens, stream music...

Ookla’s Speedtest Gets Big 4.0 Update With Fresh New UI, New Features

Kellen March 8, 2018 12

While we were busy doing that whole Android P thing yesterday, I hadn't even noticed that Ookla's Speedtest app received an update that brought with it a refreshed UI, as well as some new features. The update bumps up the popular speed test app to v4.0 and...

Verizon’s LTE Speeds are Back, But T-Mobile Still Dominates Latest OpenSignal Report

Kellen January 22, 2018 46

Last week, OpenSignal teased its upcoming "State of the Mobile Networks: USA" report by announcing that T-Mobile was still king of US wireless download speeds, but that Verizon and AT&T were on the comeback. Today, they've dropped that full report and as...

Verizon and AT&T LTE Speeds Start Recovering After Taking Unlimited Hit, T-Mobile Still the Fastest

Kellen January 17, 2018 39

The folks at OpenSignal released new data today that updates us on the US wireless carrier LTE speed race. In the last major report, their data showed pretty steep declines in speeds from Verizon and AT&T as each had re-introduced unlimited data plans...

Question of the Day: Anyone Seeing Verizon Gigabit LTE Speeds Yet?

Kellen January 2, 2018 114

We're freshly into 2018 and so some of you should be able to access Verizon's Gigabit Class LTE network. I'm saying that because a number of you own the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and Moto Z2 Force, all of which have been updated with access to Verizon's upgraded...

Pixel 2 Beats iPhone X, Galaxy Note 8, and LG V30 in LTE Speed Test Battle

Kellen December 22, 2017 80

Ever since the first 4G LTE markets lit up in the US, we've talked about speeds. We talk about speeds because we're technology nerds who are always in a constant competition with one another. We like to brag about the products we've invested in. We like to...

Speedtest 3.0 is Now Available on Android

Kellen September 26, 2013 191

Ookla's Speedtest 3.0 app is now available on Android, just as they said it would be. Gone is the 2009 UI, in is an iOS clone UI. Not much else to say, so let's have a speedtest battle. I'm sure you'll have no trouble crushing my HSPA+ and prepaid scores seen...