Internet Speed
Airtel is All Set to Break Internet Speed in India
In a renewed race between Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel, both telecom giants are setting their sights on satellite networks to lead the broadband market in India. In response, Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal emphasized the transformative potential of satellite internet, calling it a “magic bullet” that could bring connectivity to underserved and […]
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India’s Data Speeds Drops Globally Despite Fast 5G Expansion
Despite having one of the fastest 5G rollouts and being the world’s largest data consumer, India has experienced a sharp decline in global rankings for median data speeds. According to Ookla Speedtest, India dropped from 12th to 26th position among 112 countries between April-June and July-September this year. Ookla reported that India’s median download speeds […]
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ACT Fibernet Boosts Internet Speeds for Festive Season
ACT Fibernet, a regional internet service provider (ISP), has announced a temporary internet speed upgrade for its users, starting from October 1, 2024, until October 31, 2024. This upgrade is aimed at enhancing the user experience for activities such as gaming, streaming, and more. Customers on plans with speeds below 100 Mbps will be upgraded […]
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HFCL upgrades BSNL Network to Speed Up Data Service
HFCL Limited has successfully completed one of the largest global deployments of Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS) architecture-based Broadband Network Gateway (BNG) for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). Valued at approximately ₹390 crore, the project began in October 2022. At 2:15 pm, HFCL’s shares were trading at ₹146.59 on the NSE, up by ₹0.23 […]
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BSNL Entry Level Plan Upgraded With Speed Benefits
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has quietly upgraded the speeds of its entry-level broadband plans, although the data limits remain unchanged. Previously, BSNL’s basic plans offered minimal speeds with limited data. However, while the speed has been increased, the data caps have not been adjusted. The plans that received these speed boosts are priced at […]
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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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Japanese Company Unveils Fastest 6G Internet Which Is 500x Faster than 5G
Without 5G internet, our digital landscape would be drastically different. Not only has this revolutionary technology facilitated the rise of household staples like Netflix and Prime, but it has also been instrumental in meeting the remote work demands imposed by the pandemic, ensuring our sanity remains intact. As we continue to explore the vast potential […]
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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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