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2 months ago | ookla.com | Sue Marek

| Get the latest Ookla Research™ Having reached much of their 5G coverage and capacity goals in the urban and suburban areas of the U.S. in 2023, the big-three national U.S. wireless operators have turned their attention toward expanding their 5G networks into rural markets. This strategy is intended to help operators acquire new subscribers, particularly as growth in the urban and suburban markets has slowed.

Jan 16, 2025 | ookla.com | Sue Marek

| Get the latest Ookla Research™ Millions of Americans still don’t have access to affordable broadband service and this divide is even greater for those who live in rural areas of the United States. However, South Carolina stands apart from the other 49 states for its strength in delivering broadband to its rural residents.

Jan 13, 2025 | ookla.com | Sue Marek

| Get the latest Ookla Research™ As wildfires become more prevalent, wireless operators are becoming more adept at handling these types of natural disasters by quickly deploying cell sites on wheels (COWs) and other assets to try to maintain connectivity and minimize the downtime to the networks. In addition, operators are focusing their efforts on maintaining connectivity for first responders and emergency workers.

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.

Nov 9, 2024 | ookla.com

A recent survey commissioned by Ookla and conducted by Omdia revealed preferences and pain points for smartphone users in the U.K. and U.S.