Dissecting the performance of satellite network operators
The rapid growth of satellite network operators (SNOs) has revolutionized broadband
communications, enabling global connectivity and bridging the digital divide. As these …
communications, enabling global connectivity and bridging the digital divide. As these …
A multifaceted look at starlink performance
The Starlink network from SpaceX stands out as the only commercial LEO network with over
2M+ customers and more than 4000 operational satellites. In this paper, we conduct a first-of …
2M+ customers and more than 4000 operational satellites. In this paper, we conduct a first-of …
[HTML][HTML] An unexpected digital divide? A look at internet speeds and socioeconomic groups
R Gallardo, B Whitacre - Telecommunications Policy, 2024 - Elsevier
As societies and economies continue to digitize, the need to understand the digital divide
beyond binary availability or adoption metrics is increasing. Understanding the quality and …
beyond binary availability or adoption metrics is increasing. Understanding the quality and …
A comparative analysis of ookla speedtest and measurement labs network diagnostic test (ndt7)
Consumers, regulators, and ISPs all use client-based" speed tests" to measure network
performance, both in single-user settings and in aggregate. Two prevalent speed tests …
performance, both in single-user settings and in aggregate. Two prevalent speed tests …
Decoding the Divide: Analyzing Disparities in Broadband Plans Offered by Major US ISPs
Digital equity in Internet access is often measured along three axes: availability, affordability,
and adoption. Most prior work focuses on availability; the other two aspects have received …
and adoption. Most prior work focuses on availability; the other two aspects have received …
Analyzing Disparity and Temporal Progression of Internet Quality through Crowdsourced Measurements with Bias-Correction
Crowdsourced speedtest measurements are an important tool for studying internet
performance from the end user perspective. Nevertheless, despite the accuracy of individual …
performance from the end user perspective. Nevertheless, despite the accuracy of individual …
The Efficacy of the Connect America Fund in Addressing US Internet Access Inequities
H Manda, V Srinivasavaradhan, L Koduru… - Proceedings of the …, 2024 - dl.acm.org
Residential fixed broadband internet access in the US remains inequitable, despite
significant taxpayer investment. This paper evaluates the efficacy of the Connect America …
significant taxpayer investment. This paper evaluates the efficacy of the Connect America …
Beyond Data Points: Regionalizing Crowdsourced Latency Measurements
Despite significant investments in access network infrastructure, universal access to high-
quality Internet connectivity remains a challenge. Policymakers often rely on large-scale …
quality Internet connectivity remains a challenge. Policymakers often rely on large-scale …
Red is Sus: Automated Identification of Low-Quality Service Availability Claims in the US National Broadband Map
The FCC's National Broadband Map aspires to provide an unprecedented view into
broadband availability in the US. However, this map, which also determines eligibility for …
broadband availability in the US. However, this map, which also determines eligibility for …
Spatial Models for Crowdsourced Internet Access Network Performance Measurements
Despite significant investments in access network infrastructure, universal access to high-
quality Internet connectivity remains a challenge. Policymakers often rely on large-scale …
quality Internet connectivity remains a challenge. Policymakers often rely on large-scale …