Accenture to Acquire Ookla for $1.2 Billion

Mar 4, 2026
Accenture has agreed to acquire Ookla from Ziff Davis for $1.2 billion in cash, integrating Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, and RootMetrics into its network intelligence offerings. The deal aims to enhance Accenture’s data and AI capabilities for enterprise and telecom clients.

Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire Ookla, a provider of network intelligence and customer experience analytics, announced in a press release. The transaction, valued at $1.2 billion according to Reuters, includes Ookla’s portfolio of connectivity tools such as Speedtest, Downdetector, Ekahau, and RootMetrics.

Accenture plans to integrate Ookla’s data products to support communications service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises in optimizing Wi-Fi and 5G networks. The acquisition will expand Accenture’s capabilities in network performance measurement and AI-driven analytics for enterprise connectivity.

Ookla, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Seattle, operates a data platform capturing over 250 million network tests monthly. Its team of about 430 specialists provides insights across network, device, and application layers. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval, with terms beyond the purchase price undisclosed.

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