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Median Mobile Download Speed- India Touches 100 Mbps | Ookla Speed Test Report

Indian telecom operators have been making significant strides in addressing network capacity and coverage challenges across the nation. Their sustained investments and relentless efforts have propelled the country to new heights in mobile connectivity. India’s median mobile download speed, which remained below 30 Mbps just a few years ago, has now reached an impressive 100 […]

5G/6G

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 […]

5G/6G

Mid-Band Spectrum: The Key to 5G Success Worldwide

The success of 5G networks heavily relies on the mid-band spectrum, which telecom operators worldwide have primarily used to deliver 5G services to consumers. While mmWave spectrum is essential for industrial applications, the mid-band is ideal for consumer-related use cases. According to an Ookla report, 72% of the 295 global operators providing 5G services utilize […]

5G/6G

5G Usage Surge Due to Mobile Gaming

The rapid deployment of high-speed mobile broadband services via 5G in India has sparked a surge in mobile gaming activity, further enhancing the country’s position as the world’s second-largest gaming market. Popular AAA titles like BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and others are witnessing substantial demand, driven by a notable improvement in game latency. According […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

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 […]

5G/6G

India Secures the 10th Spot on the Global 5G Speed Rankings in 2023

India, having launched its 5G networks in October 2022, has rapidly ascended to the top echelons of global 5G speeds within just one year of official rollout. Ookla’s recent report highlights India as one of the leading countries in 5G performance for 2023, with a significant impact attributed to the swift deployment by operators in […]

5G/6G

Global Mobile Internet Speed Ranking-India Moves Ahead of Japan and UK

Apollo Specialty Hospital Complex Kolkata has launched India’s first fully connected 5G ambulance to improve access to healthcare