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FCC Relying On Faulty ISP Performance Data

Posted by Soulskill on from the libraries-of-congress-per-microfortnight dept.

alphadogg writes "The FCC recently used speed test results from comScore as an absolute indicator of specific ISPs' performance. Consulting firm NetForecast analyzed comScore's testing methodology and data to assess whether it accurately reflects broadband ISP performance, and to assess the appropriateness of using the data to reach general conclusions about the actual performance ISPs deliver to their subscribers. NetForecast uncovered problems on both counts. They found that the effective service speeds comScore reports are low by a large margin (PDF) because its data calculations under-report performance and place many subscribers in a higher performance tier than they purchased."

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  1. FCC is faulty? by Bob_Who · · Score: 3, Funny

    I just am so surprised. Its run by a bunch of government employees, and they are rarely faulty.

  2. Need new ISP by irn · · Score: 2, Funny

    I guess I need a new ISP. According to the article there is roughly 17% of the population who at any given time is getting MORE bandwidth from their ISP than what they're paying for? Is that right? Did I misread the article? I'm sure comScore would have at least put me in a much lower tier than what I pay for. Something here doesn't seem right.