Wehe 4+
Differentiation Detector
Northeastern University Information Services
Designed for iPad
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- Free
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Description
Wehe is an app that runs tests against your network and analyzes the results to let you know if your network provider is restricting or prioritizing traffic for certain applications and certain ports.
By performing free tests with Wehe on your mobile device, you are participating in an IRB-approved research project at Northeastern University (led by Dr. David Choffnes) and you are helping to identify potential violations of net neutrality. Note that no conclusion can be drawn from an individual result of the type "Differentiation detected" to characterize a breach of Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 on Open Internet.
As net neutrality regulations vary according to location, Wehe collects coarse-grained geolocation data (with a precision of 0.1 degrees latitude/longitude) if users explicitly opt in to providing it. Wehe never collects fine-grained geolocation information. Wehe also collects IP addresses, which are stored as truncated data so they cannot be tied to individuals. As such, all the collected data are deidentified to guarantee the protection of personal data. The deidentified data are published as open data to let third parties reproduce the conclusions of the tests carried out. Finally, Wehe uses servers located around the world, including ones hosted by Measurement Lab (M-Lab). M-Lab collects additional measurement data from clients, but does so in a way that is consistent with Wehe’s protections against collecting personal data. Note that the set of servers and hosts may change over time, but our privacy policy and data protection practices remain the same.
No personal data are either transferred, or exchanged, or rented. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) n°2016/679, please note that you have the right to oppose, access, rectify, delete, limit or transfer your personal data.
For more details about the app, the research behind it, and analysis of data collected about net neutrality violations, please visit: https://wehe.meddle.mobi/.
What’s New
Version 3.8
- Updated the existing application replays with the latest recorded versions.
- Added new application replays (Instagram, HBO Max, Snapchat, Discord, TikTok, ESPN, and Pandora) for differentiation testing.
- Added a button to file a complaint with the FCC if differentiation is detected.
- Minor bug fixes.
Ratings and Reviews
This app needs more exposure and more advanced test features
The app in itself is quite simple and easy to use, but it lacks a user base (which is needed for improvement and will help understand net neutrality issues better globally) & it lacks more advanced networking test tools in regards to net neutrality (throttling etc).
I hope the team behind the app could do something about the exposure, utilise social media and media outlets for promotion perhaps.
At the same time, I suggest you guys put out a Windows, Linux and macOS build too.
App Privacy
The developer, Northeastern University Information Services, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Identifiers
Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More
Information
- Provider
- Northeastern University
- Size
- 152.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPad
- Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English, French
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2024 Northeastern University
- Price
- Free