Re: Network Speed Testing and Monitoring Platform

[Blake Hudson <blake () ispn net>]

Zach Puls wrote on 1/16/2019 1:53 PM:
> Maybe try setting up an Ookla on-site speedtest server? I believe the 
> product is called Speedtest Custom. Setup is pretty simple, and is 
> relatively inexpensive.
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> That gives you the ease-of-use of speedtest.net, with the accuracy 
> similar to having a local iperf server.
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Last time I checked, the Ookla Speedtest Custom software license 
required for a local server installation (e.g. not using the public 
speedtest servers) started at ~$2k/year. That does not include the 
speedtest server hardware which may run you another $2k or more if you 
want to meet the minimum recommended specs for a gigabit speedtest. 
Perhaps an initial investment of $4k and a reoccurring $2k/year is 
inexpensive for some, but I can imagine some folks will struggle to find 
the value at that price point.

--Blake