Browsing online at the airport? Here’s why I use cellular instead of Wi-Fi

ZDNet: “Here’s a common scenario for many travelers. You’re at an airport waiting for your flight. You want to hop online with your mobile phone to stream a movie, play an online game, or download some apps. Your first instinct is to connect to the airport’s Wi-Fi. But that may not be your best option. Have you ever tried your mobile carrier instead? Yes, cellular could provide faster service compared with Wi-Fi, according to the latest data from Speedtest provider Ookla. To conduct its research, Ookla analyzed Speedtest user data for median download speeds at 50 of the top US airports for the first half of 2025. The testing compared Wi-Fi coverage against that of mobile carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. The verdict? Cellular download speeds averaged around 219.24 Mbps, while Wi-Fi came in at only 101.39 Mbps…”