About ConnectMap
We're building the infrastructure to understand connectivity at scale, empowering cities, researchers, and communities with real data.
Our Mission
To democratize access to real, crowdsourced connectivity data so that everyone—from urban planners to individual residents—understands where broadband gaps exist and can act on that knowledge.
We believe that internet access is infrastructure, and infrastructure decisions should be informed by facts, not carrier marketing.
How It Started
ConnectMap grew from a simple observation in 2023.
The Gap
Our founders noticed that major telecom carriers report coverage in broad strokes—entire counties marked as "served"—but the reality on the ground is far more granular. A two-block radius in downtown could have vastly different speeds and reliability.
The Idea
What if we crowdsourced real speed and signal measurements from people using their phones? Aggregate them transparently, validate the data, and publish it back to the community.
First Release
We launched a beta in three California cities. Within weeks, thousands of users contributed measurements. The patterns were striking: pockets of excellent coverage next to dead zones, speed variations by time of day, and clear carrier disparities.
Today
We now map connectivity across 950+ cities with 2.3M real measurements. City planners use our data for infrastructure decisions. Researchers publish papers based on our dataset. Communities advocate for investment with facts.
Our Values
Everything we build flows from these principles.
Transparency
We publish our data collection methods, validation logic, and aggregation algorithms openly. If something is hidden, it's a choice we make consciously and justify publicly.
Privacy First
Individual measurements are anonymized before aggregation. Geographic binning prevents address-level leaks. We never sell user-level data to third parties, period.
Accuracy
We validate every measurement through multiple techniques. Outliers are flagged and retested. When we're uncertain, we say so and label data with confidence intervals.
Accessibility
Our free tier is powerful. You don't need a paid subscription to explore the map, download snapshots, or understand coverage in your neighborhood.
Community
This project exists because thousands of people voluntarily run tests and contribute data. We listen to our users, and many features come directly from their feedback.
Impact
We measure success by impact: policies changed, infrastructure improved, gaps addressed. A beautiful dashboard means nothing if nobody acts on it.
How We Work
Small team, big mission.
Data Collection
Users in the field contribute measurements using our iOS and Android apps. Each test captures signal strength, speed, latency, and geographic coordinates with timestamp.
Validation
Machine learning models flag anomalies. We cross-reference measurements against known network patterns and geographic topology to ensure integrity.
Aggregation
Data is binned geographically and temporally. We compute statistics (median, percentile, trend) to surface patterns while protecting individual privacy.
Publication
Results render into interactive heatmaps, time-series charts, and downloadable datasets. All data is timestamped and versioned for reproducibility.
Milestones
From idea to impact.
Founding
Idea formed. Initial research into data collection and validation techniques.
Beta Launch
First public beta in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego. 5,000 early users contribute.
1M Measurements
Milestone reached. Expand to 100+ cities across California. First research papers published using our data.
API Release
Professional tier launches with full API access. Enterprise customers onboarded.
950+ Cities
Reach 950 mapped cities across California. 2.3M measurements. Used by 50+ municipal governments.
Today
Serving researchers, planners, telecom operators, and millions of residents. Expanding to new states.
Why Trust ConnectMap
We've earned trust through transparency and consistency.
Certified Accuracy
99.2% data accuracy verified against independent sources. All methods published in our technical whitepaper.
SOC 2 Compliant
Regular security audits. Data encryption in transit and at rest. HIPAA and GDPR privacy standards applied.
Open Methodology
All data collection and validation algorithms are documented publicly. Academic researchers can audit and verify our process.
Community Review
50+ academic institutions validate our findings. Independent research published using our dataset. Peer review baked in.
Stay Connected
Questions about our mission or data? We'd love to hear from you.