April Report From Ookla: ‘A Return to mmWave 5G’

1 · Daring Fireball · July 2, 2026, 10:50 p.m.
Summary
The April report from Ookla highlights the ongoing growth of mmWave 5G networks in the U.S., focusing on Verizon's and AT&T's performance. Despite limited global adoption, tests show that mmWave provides significant download speeds, particularly in urban areas for Verizon. The report indicates that mmWave is largely a U.S.-exclusive technology dominated by Verizon, with minimal contribution from T-Mobile.