Improved Broadband Testing via Hardware - Research, Test, Drive for Cost Efficiency
PAgCASA is engaged in a project with multiple partners (M-Lab, Ookla, Cloudflare) to calibrate hardware broadband testing devices to their platforms. These devices are used to complement the current methods of collecting citizen broadband data, which is often challenged by the large Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
We are looking for students that are interested in testing a variety of currently used industry devices for testing broadband, as well as pursuing less expensive models.
Objectives
Programming of new servers to comply with broadband testing platforms
Development of script to instruct devices to test throughout the day (hundreds of times)
Assessment and compare of provided devices on performance and cost
Communication with multiple partners (broadband testing platforms and hardware companies) to share finding
Motivations
The motivation for this project is to assure that citizens receive the basic federal minimum for broadband options. Very often, citizens in rural communities find that the maps count them as “served” when in reality they have little to no broadband access.
We will help citizens present the strongest data possible with data from hardware devices, and also record and research our findings so that we can find the most cost efficient device for broadband testing via hardware on multiple platforms (M-Lab, Ookla, Cloudflare)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Interest in broadband (which is a wide term in federal legislation)
Experience with hardware
Interest in broadband testing
Details
Project Partner:
Jim Cupples
NDA/IPA:NDA/IP Required
Number Groups:1
Project Status:Accepting Applicants
Website:https://www.pagcasa.org/