Airbnb adds WiFi speed results to rental listings

You need to make sure that the Airbnb host has good WiFi.With a recent change to Airbnb's listings you don't have to guess what kind of internet connection will be used.Airbnb announced Thursday that it will add a section to its rental listings that will display WiFi speed and quality before booking.The app now allows hosts to complete a WiFi speed test. Airbnb uses M-Lab's upload and download speed checker to test the connection via the host's smartphone. This new feature will be available in the U.S. and then go global within a few weeks.Airbnb will display the WiFi information added by hosts as part of the rental description to allow guests to browse the property.You can now access WiFi information in the Airbnb app. Credit to AirbnbSpeed test screenshots were previously available for hosts to manually show upload and download speeds of their listing's network. However, not all listings offered this information. The built-in feature will continue to be available. The change is great for guests who work remotely or live away from their home. Previously, checking internet strength was a hassle when booking a hotel.Airbnb's new WiFi test will tell you how fast or slow a connection is. But if your goal is to understand the meaning of latency and download speed, this primer will help.What is your next Airbnb request? Information about nearby stations and outlets.