Bryan Darr

Dec 6, 2024 | ookla.com | Bryan Darr

| Get the latest Ookla Research™ During emergencies, mobile coverage is critical for everyone – to contact family, check evacuation warnings, and find safe routes – but network congestion and coverage gaps often create critical communication failures. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the need for reliable mobile connectivity has never been more urgent, particularly along emergency evacuation routes.

Aug 15, 2024 | broadbandbreakfast.com | Bryan Darr |Drew Clark |Joe Ross

In the evolving world of broadband, measuring connection is as crucial as it is complex. In light of major federal broadband fundings, how do we quantify broadband deployment? Join Broadband Breakfast as we examine lessons from past efforts, debate current metrics, and chart a course for more effective broadband measurement to ensure our investments truly bridge the digital divide.

May 3, 2023 | ookla.com | Bryan Darr

“Smart cities” are communities that use technology to improve the efficiency of their operations, such as using internet of things (IoT) devices to collect data on traffic patterns or smart meters to track energy consumption. Ahead of the Smart Cities Connect conference in Denver on May 16–18, we wanted to explore the role that connectivity plays for some of the smartest cities in the U.S. To enable city-wide technology initiatives, a stable connection to the internet is essential.