Internet Speed
Google Fiber Elevates Broadband Experience Focus
Google Fiber is renowned for its multi-gigabit speeds in several US markets, is now placing increased emphasis on enhancing the overall broadband experience for its customers. Rather than solely focusing on delivering high speeds to the home, Google Fiber is prioritizing the performance of the home network itself, including Wi-Fi coverage and reliability. In a […]
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Fastest 5G Speed Record Claimed by e& UAE
UAE telecom operator, E& UAE, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by claiming the world’s fastest recorded speed of 30.5 Gbps on its operational 5G network. This remarkable achievement was unveiled during a demonstration at the Samena Leaders’ Summit 2024, marking a significant stride towards 5G-Advanced. E& UAE demonstrated the successful aggregation of multiple carriers across […]
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Nepal Internet Issue Due to Payments Overdue
On 2nd May 2024, broadband internet services experienced disruptions across various regions of Nepal due to Indian vendors, the primary source of bandwidth for most Nepali private operators, ceasing their services owing to payment defaults. Notices issued by private internet service providers in Nepal indicated either service disruptions or slowed connections, while the state-run Nepal […]
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Low Internet Speed, Users Reluctant to Change Service Provider: Survey
Despite the low-cost and expanding internet accessibility in India, a recent survey revealed that more than half of internet users are dissatisfied with data speeds and often experience connection issues. According to the annual broadband survey conducted by LocalCircles, which gathered insights from over 70,000 broadband and fiber consumers across 286 Indian districts, 86 percent […]
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National Broadband Ireland (NBI) Reaches 75000 Connections Milestone Nationwide
National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has celebrated a significant achievement, connecting over 75,000 homes, farms, and businesses to its high-speed fiber broadband network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP). This milestone was commemorated at Herbst Software in Wicklow, a recent addition to the network, in the presence of the Minister of State responsible for Public Procurement, […]
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Smart Home Market Attracting Broadband Providers
The smart home market, while not experiencing the rapid growth initially anticipated, is still projected to expand significantly over the next five years, offering broadband providers opportunities to generate new revenue streams through value-added services tailored for smart home devices. Although the futuristic visions of fully automated homes may not have materialized yet, the proliferation […]
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Aston University Researchers Records Fastest Ever Data Transmission Speed
Researchers at Aston University have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by transmitting data at a speed 4.5 million times faster than the average home broadband, setting a new world record. Collaborating with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology in Japan and Nokia Bell Labs in the United States, Aston researchers accomplished data transfer at […]
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Ookla Report: India 5G Speed Ranks 14th Globally
India has emerged as one of the top 15 markets globally in terms of reported 5G media download speeds, fueled by extensive deployments of fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks by major telecom operators such as Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, as per findings from network testing and analytics firm Ookla. Analyzing data from Q4 2023, Ookla […]
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FCC Broadband Speed Standard Updated in USA | US Broadband Speed
The FCC redefined what constitutes a broadband connection in the United States, shifting the benchmark from a download speed of 25Mbps and an upload speed of 3Mbps to a new standard. This update, announced on March 15th in a document published by FCC News titled “FCC Increases Broadband Speed Benchmark,” signifies a significant change after […]
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Airtel Leads in Fixed Broadband Speed Over Jio
Opensignal’s latest analysis of fixed broadband services in India reveals that Airtel’s Xstream broadband service surpasses Reliance JioFiber in terms of broadband download speed nationally by 10.3Mbps. As remote working becomes increasingly common, consumers are keen on understanding the quality and speed of their home broadband connections and exploring alternatives like 5G. Airtel’s Xstream broadband […]
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