Towards a User-Centric Broadband Equity: A Comparative Analysis of Mobile Broadband Network Performance Using Crowdsourcing and Drive-Through Tests

Amr Hashem (), ElHassan ElSabry () and Tarek Khalil ()
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Amr Hashem: Nile University
ElHassan ElSabry: Nile University
Tarek Khalil: Nile University

A chapter in Human-Centred Technology Management for a Sustainable Future, 2024, pp 57-65 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Achieving digital equity requires reliable insights into the distribution and quality of broadband access. While crowdsourced network testing (CNT) offers a vast dataset of user-generated insights into network performance, its reliability for policy and research is often questioned. This study contributes to the discourse by empirically comparing traditional drive-through test results from Egypt's telecom regulator (NTRA) with crowdsourced data (Ookla) for the 2020–2021 period. The findings reveal a strong correlation, suggesting that CNT is a viable tool for gaining a user-centric, granular understanding of mobile broadband performance in developing nations. This has implications for academics, policymakers, NGOs and entrepreneurs focused on addressing the digital divide.

Keywords: Mobile broadband; Network quality; Digital divide; Crowdsourced data; Spatial analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-72486-2_6

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