India's LTE internet reach widens but 4G speed slower than Pakistan: Report

In June, the download speed in India was at 9.12 Mbps, slower than neighbouring countries such as Pakistan (14.03 Mbps) and Sri Lanka (16.98) and much slower than global average of 23.54 Mbps

In India, the overall internet penetration might have improved but the mobile internet speed is still sluggish and ranks at the bottom rung when compared with other countries, according to a report by online speed testing platform Ookla. While the global average mobile download internet speed stood at 23.54 Mbps in June, the download speed in India was at 9.12 Mbps, slower than neighbouring countries like Pakistan (14.03 Mbps) and Sri Lanka (16.98).

OpenSignal, an online provider of insights into coverage and performance of mobile operators worldwide, in its April report highlighted that the Indian operators moved their focus on