U.S. Public Sector
Make smarter broadband, wireless, and Wi-Fi network decisions with data-driven insights trusted by federal, state, and local agencies.
Bridge the digital divide with network intelligence from Ookla
To efficiently allocate federal and state funding, US officials need comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date network performance data.
Ookla’s network intelligence, built from billions of Speedtest results and enhanced by controlled testing, helps pinpoint underserved areas, track infrastructure progress, monitor spectrum use, and visualize broadband coverage. Our data supports BEAD, NTIA, FCC, and other federal programs, empowering smarter investment decisions across all levels of government.
Real results from Ookla Public Sector clients
$30M Secured with Speedtest® Data
To ensure rural Louisianans weren’t overlooked, the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC) used Ookla® Speedtest data to challenge existing FCC broadband maps. By showing real-world gaps in coverage, APC proved thousands of residents did not have internet access unserved. Their data-backed case earned a $30 million federal grant to expand high-speed internet, moving the region closer to eliminating the digital divide.
$17M Awarded with Accurate Broadband Maps
Loudoun County’s broadband availability was overstated in FCC data, but residents knew better. The Loudoun Broadband Alliance used Speedtest Intelligence® and local surveys to uncover over 8,000 unserved households. Using Ookla’s data, the alliance created an accurate broadband map that helped secure more than $17 million in funding, proving that accurate, real world data drives results.
Launching the First Free Broadband Map Store
Policy makers in the United States need accurate, up-to-date broadband coverage maps to determine which communities are underserved and to better understand where resources can provide the most impact on connectivity. South Carolina partnered with Revolution D and Ookla® to build the U.S.'s first public broadband map store, helping localities and providers secure grants. As a result, over 30,000 residents and 12,500 homes are projected to gain broadband access.
Mapping Gaps to Fuel Mobile Connectivity Investment
Despite what FCC maps claimed, Vermonters still struggled with mobile connectivity along major federal and state-funded roadways. The state’s Department of Public Service used Ookla Cell Analytics™ and Wind® to collect real-time data along 6,500+ miles of roadway. The public results influenced a $10 million proposal to build 20 new cell towers in underserved areas.
Identify Unserved and Underserved Areas for Investment
Using crowdsourced, real-world data, governments can pinpoint areas in need of broadband and mobile investment to improve access and service quality:
- Map service availability and performance to find connectivity gaps and identify areas for improvement
- Filter metrics by operator to assess the performance of specific ISPs in targeted regions
- Use crowdsourced data to secure grants or challenge funding decisions
Showcase Network Improvements
Measure the impact of policies and investments to ensure infrastructure improvements align with performance goals and community needs:
- Monitor network improvements and broadband progress over time, benchmarked against regional and global standards
- Access historical performance and coverage data to identify trends and predict future needs
- Confirm whether funded broadband projects are meeting expectations and highlight connectivity improvements
Map Broadband Performance to Inform Planning Decisions
Integrate network performance insights into Speedtest Hosted Layers for ArcGIS to support smarter connectivity planning and funding strategies:
- Visualize real-world network performance, quality, and availability metrics, including download speed, upload speed, latency, and jitter for all network providers in an area
- Accelerate time-to-value by removing complex data ingestion and integration workflows
- Conduct multi-layer analyses by combining connectivity data with other datasets, such as population, income, and data on anchor institutions
Ensure Public Safety with Resilient Networks
Build resilient networks that protect public safety, reduce service disruptions, and ensure critical connectivity during emergencies.
- Monitor network vulnerabilities and disruptions before, during, and after disasters
- Establish enforceable guidelines for providers to maintain and report on network reliability
- Collaborate with telecom providers to proactively prevent outages and enhance public safety communications
Providing crowdsourced and controlled drive and walk surveys for unmatched insights
Our crowdsourced data represents real-world performance metrics from billions of daily consumer-initiated Speedtest samples collected around the world, along with real-time service outages reported through Downdetector.
Our controlled data samples come from millions of miles of drive and walk surveys, using off-the-shelf consumer devices on RootMetrics and custom engineered Ekahau Wi-Fi testing devices.
Featured solutions
Network Progress Dashboards and Reports
New Dashboard and Reports solutions provide quick, actionable analysis to support federal. The solution also enables you to track progress, benchmark regions, and guide investment decisions with confidence.
Speedtest Insights
Visualize fixed and mobile connectivity on an intuitive map with user-friendly data about network performance, signal strength, estimated cell locations, and vertical assets.
Speedtest Intelligence
View global fixed broadband and mobile performance data based on consumer-initiated tests taken every day with Speedtest.
Speedtest Hosted Layers for ArcGIS
Easily map and analyze network performance in ArcGIS Online with feature layers powered by billions of Speedtest results.
Speedtest Custom
Embed Speedtest on your website with a customizable design, ideal for collecting broadband grant support data.
Downdetector Explorer
Understand the size and scale of incidents – and rapidly act to resolve issues that matter most to consumers.
Ekahau
Design, troubleshoot, and optimize secure Wi-Fi for government facilities with on-device data capture and analytics.
Need help turning data into action?
Our Professional Services team supports your network improvement initiatives with custom reporting, connectivity analysis, and drive testing – no data science team required. Whether you’re planning infrastructure, validating grant-funded projects, or developing and evaluating RFP requirements, we turn network data into clear, actionable insights tailored to meet the goals of any government connectivity project.
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