- Active Pulse will independently test and generate a report with suggested actions
- Upcoming Continuous Pulse will identify baseline and intermittent problems
- Two out of three households noticed Wi-Fi problems in the past year
Ookla has unveiled a new diagnostic tool for ISPs and businesses to help them identify bottlenecks in Internet connections.
Speedtest Pulse generates action recommendations and a performance report automatically in ‘Active Pulse’ mode after a network check.
Ookla, the company behind the popular speedtest.net tool, says Pulse will end expensive repeat visits and help providers prove connection quality to users.
In addition to the one-time control covered by ‘Active Pulse’, Ookla also plans to release ‘Continuous Pulse’ in 2026, which uses the ‘leave-behind’ principle to perform continuous monitoring. This will be better for detecting intermittent problems, establishing baselines and therefore preventing repeat visits.
“While service providers deliver impressive speeds to the home, the quality of the customer experience is limited by the performance of in-home Wi-Fi,” explained Ookla CEO Stephen Bye.
More than two-thirds (68%) of households have reported Wi-Fi problems over the past year, Ookla noted.
To date, technicians have been limited to “overly simple apps” or “cost-prohibitive expert systems,” so Ookla hopes Speedtest Pulse will fit nicely into that gap.
Engineering SVP Anssi Tauriainen also criticized existing tools for providing too much raw data and not enough actionable insights: “We built Speedtest Pulse to be the expert in their pocket, translating complex RF data and throughput measurements into actionable recommendations.”
The device can connect via Wi-Fi or Gigabit Ethernet to test networks, either getting its juice from USB-C or Power over Ethernet.
Ookla has yet to share details on pricing and availability, but with its emphasis on accessibility for techies, we have high hopes.
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