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=== Assistant: Yes, Ookla's Speedtest Global Index is considered a reliable source for assessing internet speeds worldwide. ===
Yes, Ookla's Speedtest Global Index is considered a reliable source for assessing internet speeds worldwide. The index is based on millions of daily tests initiated by consumers using Ookla's Speedtest platform, providing a comprehensive dataset that reflects real-world network performance. ookla.com<ref>{{cite web|title=ookla.com|url=https://www.ookla.com/resources/guides/speedtest-methodology|publisher=ookla.com|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>

To ensure accuracy and representativeness, Ookla employs a rigorous statistical sampling methodology to combat sampling bias. This approach helps in capturing a true picture of the typical user experience in different regions. ookla.com<ref>{{cite web|title=ookla.com|url=https://www.ookla.com/resources/guides/speedtest-methodology|publisher=ookla.com|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>

In 2021, Ookla transitioned from reporting mean speeds to median speeds in their Global Index. This change was made to better reflect the speeds that a typical user is more likely to experience, as median speeds are less influenced by outliers compared to mean speeds. ookla.com<ref>{{cite web|title=ookla.com|url=https://www.ookla.com/articles/global-index-median-announcement-2021|publisher=ookla.com|access-date=2025-11-10}}</ref>

Given these methodologies, the data from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index is widely regarded as reliable for understanding internet speed rankings across different countries.