I fully agree with the FCC's initiative to conduct mobile internet speed tests. Collecting this data is essential to understand and address the root causes of slow 5G speeds. One major factor contributing to inadequate 5G performance is the failure to provide sufficient internet bandwidth to 5G tower sites.
The primary culprit? Backhaul speeds and transport costs. Without robust backhaul infrastructure, even the most advanced 5G towers can't deliver the high speeds we expect. This boils down to the high costs associated with fiber backhaul, which often limit the bandwidth available to tower sites.
To solve this, we need more competition in the fiber backhaul market. Increased competition can drive down prices, making it economically feasible to provide the necessary bandwidth to 5G towers.
Let's Advocate for Change
As stakeholders in the telecom industry, we should advocate for policies that encourage competition in the fiber backhaul market. By doing so, we can enhance the overall performance of 5G networks, ensuring that users get the high-speed internet they deserve.
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Today we announced the launch of our updated FCC Mobile Speed Test app. 📱 The new app tests the real-world speeds of mobile broadband networks and allows users to submit challenge and crowdsource test results to help improve the accuracy of the mobile coverage information on our National Broadband Map.
The updated app is part of our Broadband Data Collection program. It enables users to obtain free, open, and transparent information about the performance of their mobile network. Speed test data can be submitted to the FCC either as challenges to provider-reported coverage or as crowdsource data that is used to inform our verification and audit work, as well as other policy decisions.
More information about the app, including a link to the user guide, can be found at: https://www.fcc.gov/app
