With the Speedify for Android & iOS Beta Waitlist in full swing (we just rounded 30,000 sign-ups this morning), I’ve been getting really psyched to let people actually see Speedify for Mobile before the beta goes live. We’ve already posted little teasers here and there, showing Speedify on a variety of smartphones and tablets around the office. As our development … Read More
Speedify Co-Founder Speaks at Philly Tech Meetup
Our hometown of Philadelphia is an exciting place to be these days. Sure, we’ve always been known for our famous Philly cheesesteaks, sports teams, and seemingly endless historical landmarks. But, the Philly tech scene is growing in leaps and bounds too. Just a few years ago, it would’ve been hard to imagine a weeknight tech event in Center City being … Read More
Speedify Is on Product Hunt
We’re really excited to be on Product Hunt today! As we continue to grow and bring the power of combining Internet connections to users around the world, feedback from this community of folks with a keen eye for innovation is incredibly important. Take a sec to check us out at Product Hunt – and feel free to jump into the … Read More
All Speedify Wants in 2015 Is Faster Uploads and Downloads for Everyone
In the last few weeks, there’s been a lot of buzz in the press about getting the next billion people online. It was even this month’s TIME Magazine cover-story with Internet.org poster boy, Mark Zuckerberg donning the magazine’s cover in his trademark t-shirt and jeans. I think Christopher Sims’ article in WSJ, sums up it up best, though: “[Globally], most … Read More
How Many Watts Does an Xfinity Router Use? Speedify Measured the Hidden Cost of the Rented Router
With the hopes of creating a nationwide public WiFi network, Comcast has been pushing new Xfinity WiFi routers into its customers’ homes that broadcast a public wireless network in addition to the home Internet connection. It’s an interesting idea that has been embraced by some, but has raised questions about security with others. For a bandwidth-obsessed engineer, the obvious question … Read More