Downdetector and Speedtest have been sold for over $1 billion

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By Will ShanklinMar 3, 2026, 3:17 pm93 ptsTrending
The next time you check your internet speed or whether your favorite site is down, another company may be profiting. On Tuesday, Ziff Davis announced that it sold its Connectivity division, which includes Ookla's Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture. The deal is worth $1.2 billion in cash. According to…

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