How ironic.
CBC is reporting that “Google targets throttling with new net measurement tools“.
AP’s headline reads “Google sets up online broadband testing lab“.
Business 2.0 says “Google Fights Net Neutrality with MLab“.
I wanted to see what the fuss was all about.
Almost as if to prove why traffic needs to be managed, my first attempt to reach Google’s new Measurement Lab was greeted with a network timeout message.
The server at measurementlab.net is taking too long to respond.
The requested site did not respond to a connection request and the browser has stopped waiting for a reply.
* Could the server be experiencing high demand or a temporary outage? Try again later.
* Are you unable to browse other sites? Check the computer’s network connection.
* Is your computer or network protected by a firewall or proxy? Incorrect settings can interfere with Web browsing.
* Still having trouble? Consult your network administrator or Internet provider for assistance.
When I finally got through and clicked on the User Connection Test link, the timeout message was repeated.
Exactly what are we showing here?