Latest Carrier Reports

Our analysts have compiled the latest drive-test data across multiple US scenarios.

Mega-City 5G

New York Metro Area: C-Band Stress Test

We ran concurrent 4K streaming and high-packet UDP gaming tests during rush hour in Midtown Manhattan. See which carrier throttled first under the extreme load.

Tested: 3 days ago Read Lab Report
Rural Penetration

Wyoming / Idaho Highway Corridor

Driving 400 miles through the Rockies, we tracked LTE drop-outs. If you're an over-the-road trucker or an RV traveler, this data is critical for choosing your main cellular line.

Tested: Last Week Read Lab Report
Hardware Neutrality

iPhone 15 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra Modem Test

Is the network to blame, or is it your phone? We isolated the Qualcomm X70 vs X75 modems on identical carrier plans to measure raw RF (Radio Frequency) capture efficiency.

Tested: 2 Weeks ago Read Lab Report
Fixed Wireless

5G Home Internet vs Traditional Cable

Cutting the cord? We tested the stability and latency of 5G Home Internet routers over a 30-day period. Learn about the hidden throttling tactics after 1.2TB of usage.

Tested: Last Month Read Lab Report
Event Congestion

Super Bowl LVIII Network Overload

When 60,000+ people cram into a stadium, mobile networks melt down. We analyzed the DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) performance of the top 3 US carriers during the big game.

Tested: Feb 2024 Read Lab Report
Deep Tech

Standalone (SA) vs Non-Standalone (NSA) 5G

A deep dive into the underlying architecture of modern cellular data. Why your phone says "5G" but runs on a 4G LTE core, and why that affects your battery life.

Editorial Series Read Lab Report

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