Accenture buys Speedtest and Downdetector from Ziff Davis for $1.2 billion
Mar 4th 2026
Ziff Davis sold its Connectivity assets, including Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash; Accenture says the move will bolster its network intelligence offerings for AI driven services.
- Ziff Davis sold its Connectivity division, which includes Ookla’s Speedtest and Downdetector, to Accenture for $1.2 billion in cash.
- Accenture plans to use the acquisition to build end to end network intelligence services aimed at AI based transformation.
- Ziff Davis will continue to operate Speedtest and Downdetector while the deal is finalized, which could take several months.
- Ziff Davis acquired Ookla for about $15 million in 2014 and grew the division amid 5G rollout and pandemic demand.
- The Connectivity division generated about $231 million in 2025, according to reports.
- Ziff Davis said the sale will let it focus on core media brands such as IGN, Mashable and Everyday Health.