Remove FCP (3G)

[Generosus]

Good Day,

It would be great if you guys can update PSI and Lighthouse to replace FCP (3G) with FCP (4G) testing.

4G population coverage surpassed 85% globally at the end of 2021 and is expected to reach 95% in 2028. Further, 3G networks have already been shut down or will soon.

Thank you :)

[adamraine]

The audit you highlighted is an extra diagnostic that does not contribute to your performance score. The FCP value at the top of the report is calculated for a 4G network.

[Generosus]

Hey @adamraine,

Again, thanks for your valuable input. Looks like many are keeping you busy :)

Yeah, we noticed that too. So, if the 3G diagnostic offers no intrinsic value and we know that the 3G network is nearing Sunset, why not delete it from PSI/LH? For many, it can be confusing and/or stir the pot by forcing web devs (or wannabes) to perform extra work on their site(s) in an attempt to eliminate the 3G "warning."

We propose deleting it from PSI/LH. Will help simplify things and eliminate all confusion.

Thank you.

[adamraine]

Yeah we think it's reasonable to remove this now. Turns out it should have been a hidden audit, so this is actually a bug that went unnoticed for a while.

[Generosus]

Hey @adamraine,

That's great news. Looking forward to the update.

Thank you!