Reviews of FCC Mobile Speed Test

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List of user reviews and ratings for FCC Mobile Speed Test

Total ratings

4.10 (Rating count: 278)

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Review summary

Overall, users praise the app for accurate speeds and ease of use, with the challenge test feature seen as a plus. However, privacy and data collection concerns are the dominant negatives, as many reviews complain about login requirements, location access, and data sharing. Reliability issues, including crashes and poor performance in areas with weak signal, are also common. Several longtime users dislike the update that replaced the old version. In short: accuracy and usability are positives; privacy and stability are major drawbacks.

Pros

Accurate, reliable speed test results.
Easy to use and operate.
Helpful challenge test feature to verify carrier coverage claims and monitor network quality.
Quick check option that does not require personal data.
Privacy-focused improvements in recent updates.

Cons

Mandatory login and collection of personal data/location, raising privacy concerns.
Perceived data collection and sharing of personal information; unneeded permissions.
Bugs, crashes, and reliability issues, including tests failing or the app not connecting.
Poor performance in areas with little or no cellular service, making tests difficult or impossible.
Frustration with updating from the old version; many users prefer the old app and view the new version as junk.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.10

All time rating average: 4.10

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-06-01	Ju*****	It is absolutely insane that you cannot do a speed test specifically for Wi-Fi to challenge a Wi-Fi provider. That is the main reason that the majority of users downloaded this app for. And asking for personal info just to even try to run a challenge test? This feels like collusion with Wi-Fi providers to let them get away with false advertising and the good old data broker scheme.
It is absolutely insane that you cannot do a speed test specifically for Wi-Fi to challenge a Wi-Fi provider. That is the main reason that the majority of users downloaded this app for. And asking for personal info just to even try to run a challenge test? This feels like collusion with Wi-Fi providers to let them get away with false advertising and the good old data broker scheme.
2026-05-02	El*****	Challenged T-Mobile last 03 years with no results from the fcc Test is not accurate compared to Ookla speed test. T-Mobile is fraudulent claiming service exists in areas where the signal is intermittent at best and mostly SOS.
Challenged T-Mobile last 03 years with no results from the fcc Test is not accurate compared to Ookla speed test. T-Mobile is fraudulent claiming service exists in areas where the signal is intermittent at best and mostly SOS.
2026-04-28	DC*****	Like the old version better, didn't require name, email and other personal informational. The way they keep and store data is questionable at best.
Like the old version better, didn't require name, email and other personal informational. The way they keep and store data is questionable at best.
2026-02-10	bo*****	Doesn’t work with iOS devices ok iOS 15
Doesn’t work with iOS devices ok iOS 15
2026-01-25	st*****	Pretty good
Pretty good
2025-12-28	ma*****	I’m trying to report a dead spot with AT&T, and the app wouldn’t load because there wasn’t any cell coverage.
I’m trying to report a dead spot with AT&T, and the app wouldn’t load because there wasn’t any cell coverage.
2025-12-13	~ *****	Great app. Accurately checks and displays speeds.
Great app. Accurately checks and displays speeds.
2025-08-14	Ea*****	I used the FCC speed test over a year ago, and it didn’t ask for any personal information. Recently, my internet has been slow, so I went back to the FCC site — but it has completely changed. Now it asks for my name, email, phone number, location, and more. I’m not comfortable providing that information, and I’d rather use another app than let the FCC collect my data
I used the FCC speed test over a year ago, and it didn’t ask for any personal information. Recently, my internet has been slow, so I went back to the FCC site — but it has completely changed. Now it asks for my name, email, phone number, location, and more. I’m not comfortable providing that information, and I’d rather use another app than let the FCC collect my data
2025-07-30	🐜*****	I refuse to give!
I refuse to give!
2025-07-20	Ve*****	Requires a login which is weird for a Speedtest app
Requires a login which is weird for a Speedtest app