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Download speeds on mobiles catch up with fixed broadband shows Ookla index

Most telcos say the speed will surpass fixed broadband as the 5G roll out, which is currently on 360,000 towers, crosses 400,000

India 72 places up in mobile download speed index after 5G launch: Report

Country ahead of its neighbours and some G20 nations, says Speedtest Global Index by Ookla

Median download speeds in India have more than doubled since launch of 5G

In terms of internet speed, India now stands ahead of some of the G20 countries, including Mexico, Russia, and Argentina

India jumps forty spots to 71st in mean mobile download speed: Report

The Speedtest Global Index for November released by network intelligence company Ookla showed that the mean mobile download speed in November was 50.26 Mbps as compared to 27.13 per cent in October

Jio 5G network records top median speed of 600 mbps, beats Airtel: Ookla

Telecom major Jio's 5G network has shown top median download speed of close to 600 megabit per second, while Bharti Airtel's network has posted top speed of about 516 mbps, broadband speed research firm Ookla said in a report on Tuesday. The report, based on the data collected from Speedtest Intelligence, showed 5G speed variation between low double-digits (16.27 Mbps) to 809.94 Mbps, which the firm said is indication of ongoing network calibration for the 5G service. While the 5G services were officially launched on October 1, Ookla has taken measurements since June 2022. "In Delhi, Airtel reached nearly 200 Mbps median download speed at 197.98 Mbps while Jio almost broke 600 Mbps (598.58 Mbps) in June 2022," the report said. This means a two-hour high definition movie which is generally around 6 GB file size can be downloaded in 1 minute 25 seconds and a 4K movie in about 3 minutes at a top speed of 600 mbps. Bharti Airtel has started rolling out 5G services in eight cities of .

India 5G download speeds hit 500 Mbps on test networks, show Ookla's data

The latest data by the internet testing firm Ookla highlighted that telecom operators across India are still revamping their networks to strengthen the 5G download speed

89% consumers may upgrade to 5G, 48% to switch network providers: Report

India is likely to deploy indigenously developed and manufactured 5G telecom gears by end of this year

India drops in global ranking for mobile speed, improves in fixed broadband

The median mobile download speeds in India decreased from 14.28 Mbps in May to 14.00 Mbps in June, Ookla's Speedtest Global Index for June 2022 shows

5G spectrum for private players not a threat to Indian telcos: Ookla report

As India gears up for the 5G spectrum auction, the TRAI is aiming to enable the framework for enterprises to build their own private networks

Vodafone Idea's 4G network speed fastest in October-December: Ookla

According to Ookla, this makes Vi the only telco deli­vering fastest speed consist­ently over a six-month period on a pan-India basis

Internet speed to power generation: What weekly data says about economy

Google's mobility report shows transit stations may be seeing a change in trend, according to weekly indicators

Weekly economic indicators: Flat traffic growth signals moderating recovery

Pollution levels too remain low in Mumbai and Delhi over limited activity

Traffic congestion in Mumbai, Delhi tapering off after a rise, shows data

People use the internet more when they are at home, for work, and for entertainment, leading to a fall in download speeds because of increased load.

Slower data speeds: Worst might be over, but only temporarily

Data networks are working at near peak capacity of 80-85% (compared to 65-75% pre-Covid) and they could get into a jam once again if economic activity suddenly picks

Lockdown 4.0: Weekly economic indicators show activity inching upwards

There is more traffic on the roads, more power being generated, the internet shows lesser signs of strain and more people may be reporting to work

India's internet speed improves over previous week, but still below peak

Fixed download speed in India was 35.84 Mbps. Both are marginally higher than the previous week

As coronavirus lockdown paves way for work from home, internet gets clogged

The average mobile phone data speed nowadays is down over 20 per cent. Fixed broadband has seen an eight per cent decline in speed.

Speedtest parent Ookla bullish on Indian market with rising user base

Over the years, Ookla's Speedtest has become the go-to web resource for checking speed

India improves internet speed but still fares poorly in global rankings

None of the most populous countries, including India, made it to the list of fastest and most improved countries on mobile and fixed broadband