FCC Unveils Consumer Broadband Speed Test App

The FCC announced a mobile app for consumers to "test the performance of their mobile and in-home broadband networks" as part of its effort to create new broadband maps, a news release said Monday (see 2103230071). The app, FCC Speed Test, is available on Android and iOS devices and allows users to see their download and upload speeds, latency, jitter and packet loss. "Expanding the base of consumers who use the FCC Speed Test app will enable us to provide improved coverage information to the public and add to the measurement tools we’re developing to show where broadband is truly available throughout the United States,” said acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel.