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When "work from home" becomes "work from the Airbnb," you better hope the rental host has a good WiFi setup.
Now, with a new change to Airbnb's listings, you no longer have to hope — you'll know exactly what type of internet connection you'll be dealing with.
On Thursday, Airbnb announced plans to include a new section on its rental listings that will show WiFi speed and quality — before you book.
Hosts can now fill out a WiFi speed check available in the app. Airbnb is using M-Lab's download and upload speed checker, which tests the connection through the host's mobile device. The new feature will begin rolling out in U.S. locations before going global a few weeks later.
WiFi info added by hosts will show up on the Airbnb app as part of the rental description for browsing guests.
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Previously, hosts could manually post speed test screenshots showing upload and download speeds for their listing's network. But not every listing offered this information and that'll continue even with the built-in feature. For guests, especially those working remotely while traveling or living away from home, the change is a boon since checking on internet strength has been an extra hassle and factor in selecting and booking a stay.
Airbnb's new WiFi check will spell out how fast (or slow) a connection is, but if you want to better understand what the numbers for download and upload speed, and latency mean, here's a primer.
Our next Airbnb feature request? Information about outlets, nearby public stations, or home set-ups for electric vehicle charging.
via IFmashable.com
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