Original-FCC Speed Test
Original-FCC Speed Test
Measure your mobile broadband performance ad-free with the FCC Speed Test app!
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Comments
Frank Fuller
★
"I`m going to have to uninstall this for the moment, it pops up with a notification I can`t dismiss saying it`s running a test, even when on opening the app it says it isn`t. Either ap is lying, or notifications are broken."
Version: 2.0.4058
"I`m going to have to uninstall this for the moment, it pops up with a notification I can`t dismiss saying it`s running a test, even when on opening the app it says it isn`t. Either ap is lying, or notifications are broken."
Version: 2.0.4058
Ice Angel (IceAngel)
★★★★★
"I like that the speeds are being tracked. Hopefully the ISP will have to provide the speeds they promised."
Version: 2.0.2512
"I like that the speeds are being tracked. Hopefully the ISP will have to provide the speeds they promised."
Version: 2.0.2512
Sanjiv Patel
★★★★
"It was working great until about early Sep 2021. It stopped saving results (so no Charts). After two months, not receiving a response, I just uninstalled and reinstalled the app and saving data feature is back on. 1 star less for no response."
Version: 2.0.2512
"It was working great until about early Sep 2021. It stopped saving results (so no Charts). After two months, not receiving a response, I just uninstalled and reinstalled the app and saving data feature is back on. 1 star less for no response."
Version: 2.0.2512
Angel Thymera
★
"Recently learned this app is a joke. They partnered with T-Mobile to test speeds of the `area network` and not the actual speeds delivered to the device. The FCC app does not take up data to speed test on T-Mobile but won`t give you the speeds you`re actually getting. Using OpenSignal DOES take your data but shows actual device speeds received and transmitted. Uninstalled since I`m sending back flawed device data."
"Recently learned this app is a joke. They partnered with T-Mobile to test speeds of the `area network` and not the actual speeds delivered to the device. The FCC app does not take up data to speed test on T-Mobile but won`t give you the speeds you`re actually getting. Using OpenSignal DOES take your data but shows actual device speeds received and transmitted. Uninstalled since I`m sending back flawed device data."
Dan Traina
★★★
"I`m skeptical that anything will be done for real families that live in the country. We have only one option for broadband at our house and 4g goes from 0gb transmission rate to over70gb on rare occasions. But it`s not uncommon to have rates under 10gbps. We are in an area that has few houses and better coverage (and more than one broadband choice all around us. Cell/talk signal is terrible too. Normally at one bar, on a variety of phones, it used to be higher. All other carriers worse"
Version: 3.1.4732
"I`m skeptical that anything will be done for real families that live in the country. We have only one option for broadband at our house and 4g goes from 0gb transmission rate to over70gb on rare occasions. But it`s not uncommon to have rates under 10gbps. We are in an area that has few houses and better coverage (and more than one broadband choice all around us. Cell/talk signal is terrible too. Normally at one bar, on a variety of phones, it used to be higher. All other carriers worse"
Version: 3.1.4732
Henry Lebensbaum
★★★
"It`s an average program and it`s pretty much what I expected"
Version: 2.0.2510
"It`s an average program and it`s pretty much what I expected"
Version: 2.0.2510
Timothy Farmer (Fubar187421)
★★★★★
"App works as intended. Even has extra features. Would recommend this app to anyone especially if they are trying to prove that they`re provider isn`t giving them the proper service."
Version: 3.1.4698
"App works as intended. Even has extra features. Would recommend this app to anyone especially if they are trying to prove that they`re provider isn`t giving them the proper service."
Version: 3.1.4698
Matt Black
★
"Abandonware, no longer works. Too bad - seemed like a good idea for the FCC, both as a service and a means to audit broadband speeds. Hate to be cynical but I do wonder if the latter got it shut down by telecom lobbyists."
"Abandonware, no longer works. Too bad - seemed like a good idea for the FCC, both as a service and a means to audit broadband speeds. Hate to be cynical but I do wonder if the latter got it shut down by telecom lobbyists."
Steve L
★
"The app basically stopped working. The map that was full of hundreds of readings doesn`t show anything anymore. I guess the upload test fails since I get a annoying notification about the upload trying to finish that won`t go away unless I reboot my phone. I tried contacting the developer but just got a canned answer in response about constantly looking for ways to enhance and improve the app which totally ignored the problem I brought up. I`ll fix it myself. I`m uninstaling the app...."
Version: 2.0.4058
"The app basically stopped working. The map that was full of hundreds of readings doesn`t show anything anymore. I guess the upload test fails since I get a annoying notification about the upload trying to finish that won`t go away unless I reboot my phone. I tried contacting the developer but just got a canned answer in response about constantly looking for ways to enhance and improve the app which totally ignored the problem I brought up. I`ll fix it myself. I`m uninstaling the app...."
Version: 2.0.4058
L It
★★★★★
"Best and most trustworthy app"
Version: 3.1.4732
"Best and most trustworthy app"
Version: 3.1.4732
Drew Hunter
★
"Reports speeds to only be a fraction of what I`m getting. Config is T-Mobile 4G LTE to a Mofi 4500 router to a Linksys ac6300 router. Linksys consistently shows a 15-20 Mb downlink on internal app, which I use to telework and stream video with, while the FCC app on my phone (Wi-Fi into Linksys) only shows 3 - 3.5Mb downlink. I don`t think I could telework and stream video on the 3 - 3.5Mb, so I have to question the results the FCC app gives."
Version: 2.0.2512
"Reports speeds to only be a fraction of what I`m getting. Config is T-Mobile 4G LTE to a Mofi 4500 router to a Linksys ac6300 router. Linksys consistently shows a 15-20 Mb downlink on internal app, which I use to telework and stream video with, while the FCC app on my phone (Wi-Fi into Linksys) only shows 3 - 3.5Mb downlink. I don`t think I could telework and stream video on the 3 - 3.5Mb, so I have to question the results the FCC app gives."
Version: 2.0.2512
Zhenocnra
★
"Update: July 22nd, 2023 - Contact form was fixed, hanging speed tests no longer occurring. Unfortunately, the test data is no longer accessible from the app. This includes the charts and the map. ``Contact us`` form always displays the following error: ``An error has occurred, please check that you`ve filled in everything correctly and try again. I`m trying to report an issue with this app`s background test feature and you can`t even contact the developer to report said bugs."
Version: 2.0.4058
"Update: July 22nd, 2023 - Contact form was fixed, hanging speed tests no longer occurring. Unfortunately, the test data is no longer accessible from the app. This includes the charts and the map. ``Contact us`` form always displays the following error: ``An error has occurred, please check that you`ve filled in everything correctly and try again. I`m trying to report an issue with this app`s background test feature and you can`t even contact the developer to report said bugs."
Version: 2.0.4058
Kristine Nagy
★
"New update is worse then original. My internet provider doesn`t consistently provide the speed and quality, and previous version app had charts, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly averages. This new update is harder to use and no data of averages. Deleting."
Version: 3.1.4729
"New update is worse then original. My internet provider doesn`t consistently provide the speed and quality, and previous version app had charts, daily, weekly, monthly, yearly averages. This new update is harder to use and no data of averages. Deleting."
Version: 3.1.4729
Eric Martin
★★★★
"So far no issues to report. Will update later as use increases"
Version: 2.0.2512
"So far no issues to report. Will update later as use increases"
Version: 2.0.2512
Kobold
★
"App no longer displays a easy to view bar chart for testing history. Really enjoyed see how the metrics charged over time."
Version: 3.1.4716
"App no longer displays a easy to view bar chart for testing history. Really enjoyed see how the metrics charged over time."
Version: 3.1.4716
CraigCholar
★★
"Nice app in theory but on my S21 5G under Android 12 if works only the first time I open it. Subsequent attempts fail immediately (app closes after a sub-second ``flash`` of what I assume is the initial starting screen). App will only work again after I delete the cache AND data, but then I lose all the history of my tests. I am using a first-time, fresh install, version 3.1.4684"
Version: 3.1.4684
"Nice app in theory but on my S21 5G under Android 12 if works only the first time I open it. Subsequent attempts fail immediately (app closes after a sub-second ``flash`` of what I assume is the initial starting screen). App will only work again after I delete the cache AND data, but then I lose all the history of my tests. I am using a first-time, fresh install, version 3.1.4684"
Version: 3.1.4684
User
★★
"Use to work fine, now it hangs on upload test in the background and will never complete the upload test. I can even open the app and run a new test but the hung upload test still never finishes. Only way to remove it from my notification bar is to force close the app."
Version: 2.0.4058
"Use to work fine, now it hangs on upload test in the background and will never complete the upload test. I can even open the app and run a new test but the hung upload test still never finishes. Only way to remove it from my notification bar is to force close the app."
Version: 2.0.4058
Les Collins
★
"Works as expected, but it keeps getting a scheduled test stuck and can`t remove it from notifications unless I restart my phone."
Version: 2.0.4058
"Works as expected, but it keeps getting a scheduled test stuck and can`t remove it from notifications unless I restart my phone."
Version: 2.0.4058
Anantesh Mohapatra
★★★★
"Works great! I just wish they didn`t remove the feature that put your tests on a map. It was very interesting to see the map and how data speeds varied by location, using your own data. Please bring that back!"
Version: 3.1.4716
"Works great! I just wish they didn`t remove the feature that put your tests on a map. It was very interesting to see the map and how data speeds varied by location, using your own data. Please bring that back!"
Version: 3.1.4716
nathaniel murray
★★★★★
"Set this test to run as much as it can frontier communications is the only provider in my area and is so slow and lies about there speeds my network is out more then it`s in"
Version: 2.0.2512
"Set this test to run as much as it can frontier communications is the only provider in my area and is so slow and lies about there speeds my network is out more then it`s in"
Version: 2.0.2512
com.samknows.fcc
Installs: 100,000+
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Version: 3.1.4876
Category: Communication
Pegi : Everyone
Publish Date : Nov 11, 2013
Update Date : 2023-11-17
Android Version : 5.0
Version: 3.1.4876
Category: Communication
Pegi : Everyone
Publish Date : Nov 11, 2013
Update Date : 2023-11-17
Android Version : 5.0
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DESCRIPTION
The FCC Speed Test app is part of both the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC) and its Measuring Broadband America programs. The BDC tests run by users will help to improve the accuracy of the FCC’s broadband maps showing mobile coverage areas. The Measuring Broadband America program assists with improving the transparency, accuracy, and availability of data on the performance of broadband services in the United States.
App Options
* Run tests in Speed Test mode to check your connection or in Challenge mode to challenge wireless coverage and improve the FCC’s Broadband Map.
* Schedule periodic automatic background tests or conduct manual tests.
* Monitor data usage and set a monthly data usage cap to minimize the data limit excess on a monthly data plan.
* Store test results to compare them over time.
* Export a .zip file containing data collected during tests, as well as additional passive data supported by your device.
Before You Install
The new FCC Speed Test app replaces the legacy version. If you have installed a prior version of this app and wish to retain data obtained by these earlier versions, the data needs to be exported to your device or emailed to you. All previous test results will be permanently deleted upon installation of this new FCC Speed Test app version.
Privacy
Your privacy is safeguarded, and you can opt-in to share information with certain parties. See the Privacy Notice or download the app for more information.
The app may share contact information with your provider to help the FCC build more accurate mobile broadband coverage maps, along with information on the conditions in which the test was run.
The Bigger Picture
By using the FCC Speed Test app, you will help improve the FCC’s maps of mobile coverage across America. The data from these tests contribute to the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection and the Measuring Broadband America programs. The programs are run by the FCC to fulfill its Congressional mandates to collect and make publicly available accurate and transparent performance metrics on U.S. broadband.
More information on the Broadband Data Collection: https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData.
More information on the Measuring Mobile Broadband Performance Program: https://www.fcc.gov/general/measuring-mobile-broadband-performance.
App Options
* Run tests in Speed Test mode to check your connection or in Challenge mode to challenge wireless coverage and improve the FCC’s Broadband Map.
* Schedule periodic automatic background tests or conduct manual tests.
* Monitor data usage and set a monthly data usage cap to minimize the data limit excess on a monthly data plan.
* Store test results to compare them over time.
* Export a .zip file containing data collected during tests, as well as additional passive data supported by your device.
Before You Install
The new FCC Speed Test app replaces the legacy version. If you have installed a prior version of this app and wish to retain data obtained by these earlier versions, the data needs to be exported to your device or emailed to you. All previous test results will be permanently deleted upon installation of this new FCC Speed Test app version.
Privacy
Your privacy is safeguarded, and you can opt-in to share information with certain parties. See the Privacy Notice or download the app for more information.
The app may share contact information with your provider to help the FCC build more accurate mobile broadband coverage maps, along with information on the conditions in which the test was run.
The Bigger Picture
By using the FCC Speed Test app, you will help improve the FCC’s maps of mobile coverage across America. The data from these tests contribute to the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection and the Measuring Broadband America programs. The programs are run by the FCC to fulfill its Congressional mandates to collect and make publicly available accurate and transparent performance metrics on U.S. broadband.
More information on the Broadband Data Collection: https://www.fcc.gov/BroadbandData.
More information on the Measuring Mobile Broadband Performance Program: https://www.fcc.gov/general/measuring-mobile-broadband-performance.
RECENT CHANGES
This version includes an option to send your test results to the FCC as part of a program that allows the public to challenge and improve the accuracy of mobile wireless coverage data on the FCC’s National Broadband Map. More accurate maps will enable funding programs to target support for broadband services to the areas of the U.S. most in need of better mobile coverage.
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· view network connections
· prevent device from sleeping
Photos/Media/Files
· read the contents of your USB storage· modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage
· read the contents of your USB storage· modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information
· view Wi-Fi connectionsSecurity Practices
Data is encrypted in transit
· Your data is transferred over a secure connection
Data can’t be deleted
· The developer doesn’t provide a way for you to request that your data be deleted
Data that may be shared with other companies or organizations
Device or other IDs
Device or other IDs (Optional) : App functionalityLocation
Precise location (Optional) : App functionalityPersonal info
Email address (Optional) : App functionalityName (Optional) : App functionality
Phone number (Optional) : App functionality
Data this app may collect
Location
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