Sarah Jenkins
Lead Telecommunications Analyst
Background & Expertise
Sarah began her career as a telecommunications policy researcher mapping broadband disparities for state-level initiatives. She understands the nuances of ISP Service Level Agreements (SLAs), data cap provisions, and legacy copper vs. fiber performance. At VelocityVerify, she decodes the legal terminology of broadband contracts, investigates network throttling claims, and evaluates Virtual Private Network (VPN) performance with empirical rigor.
Education & Credentials
- Master of Public Policy (Tech & Comm Focus), Georgetown University
- B.A. in Communications
Editorial philosophy: “Internet service providers advertise theoretical maximums but deliver practical minimums. My job is to bridge the gap between what an ISP claims on their coverage map and the actual megabits delivered to your modem.”
Published Articles & Investigations
- ISP Speed Claims vs. Reality: What Our Tests Actually Show
- Is My ISP Throttling Me? How to Tell for Sure
- Why Is My Internet Slow at Night?
- VPN Speed Test: Does a VPN Actually Slow Down Your Internet?
- What is a Good Internet Speed? (2026 Guide)
- Fiber vs Cable Internet: Which Should You Choose?
- 5G vs Fiber Internet: Which One Actually Wins?