Original-FCC Speed Test Apk
Latest version 3.1.4939
26 Jun 2024
Apk Infos
| Version | 3.1.4939 |
| Rating | 3.1/5, based on 2,221 votes |
| Size | 36.9 MB |
| Requires Android | Android 5.0+ (Lollipop) |
| Author's Notes | Measure your mobile broadband performance ad-free with the FCC Speed Test app! |
About Original-FCC Speed Test APK
Table Of Contents
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.
How to install Original-FCC Speed Test APK on Android phone or tablet?
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Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.samknows.fcc-v3.1.4939-ApkClean.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
Older Versions
| 3.1.4939 (604939) | 36.9 MB |
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User's Reivew
1 ★I have tested my download speed at over 20 different sites, quickly one after rhe other and this App constantly gets a result of less than 25% of every other site. I believe it has some major issues... I have a friend who owns a small ISP and he fully agrees...
5 ★The question is not why should you install this but, Why have you not installed it. Extremely useful and honest. It has settings to control when its allowed to test and how often. You have a readable chart in app plus if you so desire the tests can be exported to a zip file on the decive or emailed.
5 ★An incredibly important app, and so easy to use. Plus, test scheduling! Wow! What a great way to keep track of your average wifi speed throughout the day!
3 ★I'm glad it will be used to help get accurate broadband maps. But I don't know if the information is automatically uploaded to the fcc once the test is done, or if I have to submit the test data to the FCC myself.
5 ★Going to use this app over other speed tests from here on out. It is not the best presented or most reliable test, but it can very well be used to keep ISPs in check.
4 ★Weird. I have 300mbps down and 20 up from rcn. Tested back to back multiple times on this app and speed test app and it was SIGNIFICANTLY slower on this. 20-30 Mbps on this app whereas speed test showed 300 Mbps. Nice app overall though.
4 ★Needs more choices for how often tests are done such as 2,3,4 hours periods. Also needs the ability to choose which wifi was connected to only view those results. Unless it's just bugged (oneplus 8 5g)
1 ★I think it needs a bit more work. My normal home WiFi is around 300s download, and it starts picking that up and when it finishes the test it shows in the 20s. Upload speeds seem correct. With cell service it works pretty well.
1 ★The app apparently wants constant location information. I allowed it location only while app in use, but the app thinks it has no access to location information even while I'm trying to use the app? Please fix this and I will change my rating.
1 ★It almost seems that there was little, if any, testing done of this app. before it was inflicted on the consumer. It showed my ISPs address as Chicago. The actual location is 600 miles from Chicago. I know my download speed and I have Speed test. The download speed provided by the FCC product was 25% lower than my actual speed. It's also incorrectly reported Verizon's LTE speed. Either call this a Beta undertaking or start over.
5 ★App is fine, works great, not as chunky as everyone says it is. Does it have mad jelly bean era vibes? Yes. Is it functional and relatively easy to use/streamlined? Yes as well.
3 ★Decent app. Does see when you change from wifi to mobile data, but doesn't see the upstream provider change. This will lead to inaccurate reporting. I'll add more stars when this is fixed.
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