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12-03-2015, 04:01 PM
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That's according to UK communications regulator Ofcom's new Wi-Fi Checker app (available for iOS and Android), which purports to diagnose the quality of a home or business's internet and provide troubleshooting tips to improve a sluggish connection.
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