Ookla introduced Speedtest Pulse on Monday, a network diagnostic device enabling internet service providers and enterprises to validate and troubleshoot connectivity using smartphone-based measurements. The tool addresses growing challenges in managing Wi-Fi quality as connected devices proliferate and networks become increasingly complex, particularly for large enterprises overseeing hundreds of locations.
The device operates through Active Pulse mode, which allows technicians to immediately assess new installations or identify network problems through single guided tests that distinguish whether issues originate from internet service, local Wi-Fi, or individual client devices. Continuous Pulse mode, scheduled for 2026 release, will collect performance data to establish baselines and detect degradation before users notice problems.
Ookla President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Bye stated the company aims to provide technicians with expertise trusted by 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies, enabling validation of in-home Wi-Fi quality and on-site problem resolution. The system leverages more than 15,000 servers globally to measure last-mile performance and integrates automatically with Speedtest Insights for centralized performance monitoring.
The device operates through Active Pulse mode, which allows technicians to immediately assess new installations or identify network problems through single guided tests that distinguish whether issues originate from internet service, local Wi-Fi, or individual client devices. Continuous Pulse mode, scheduled for 2026 release, will collect performance data to establish baselines and detect degradation before users notice problems.
Ookla President and Chief Executive Officer Stephen Bye stated the company aims to provide technicians with expertise trusted by 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies, enabling validation of in-home Wi-Fi quality and on-site problem resolution. The system leverages more than 15,000 servers globally to measure last-mile performance and integrates automatically with Speedtest Insights for centralized performance monitoring.
