Open-Source Network Intelligence Data Platform for Telcos
P6/10May 30, 2026
WhatAn open-source, privacy-first network performance data platform that aggregates speed tests and outage reports, selling anonymized network intelligence to telecom operators.
SignalMultiple people noted that the core technology behind Speedtest and Downdetector is straightforward to build, and that the real value lies in the massive dataset of consumer-initiated tests that telcos pay six figures annually to access for network planning decisions.
Why NowOokla's acquisition by Accenture (a consulting firm facing AI disruption) creates uncertainty among telco customers about data independence and neutrality, opening a window for a credible alternative.
MarketTelcos and MNOs globally pay 6-figure annual subscriptions for network intelligence data; hundreds of large operators worldwide represent a TAM in the hundreds of millions; Ookla is the incumbent but now under consulting-firm ownership.
MoatData network effect — every additional consumer test makes the dataset more valuable to telco buyers, and achieving geographic density of test data takes years to accumulate.
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