India's Internet Speed Is Falling Since Jan 2020, Globally Rank 130th For Mobile Data Speed

For most of us, it has almost been a month of a complete lockdown, where our life has completely transformed, due to COVID-19 outbreak and the internet is the only way we get to know about the world outside.

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Internet -- whether on our computers or smartphones is indispensable. And in case you were wondering if your internet connection is not running as fast as it used you, you aren¡¯t wrong.

According to a recent report by internet speed test giant Ookla, India has dropped in its internet speed ranking around the world. In March 2020, India ranked at 130th for mobile -- 2 spots down as well as 71st (again, two spots down) in fixed broadband category globally.

Fixed broadband speeds have dropped from an average of 39.65 Mbps to 35.98 Mbps. On the other hand, mobile internet speeds have dropped by considerable 1.68Mbps.

The average fixed broadband speed in India has been declining since the start of 2020 - from 41.48 Mbps in January to 35.98 Mbps in March -- a 5.5 Mbps drop.

Among nations around the world, UAE was on top of the list for mobile internet with an average download speed of 83.52 Mbps. Singapore retains its top spot for fixed broadband speed with an average download speed of 197.26 Mbps.

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Doug Suttles, CEO of Ookla explains the reason behind such a considerable drop, ¡°When networks are under usage strain, like they are in this unprecedented time of lockdown in India due to COVID-19, it is natural that they experience some level of slowdown.¡±

He further stated, ¡°It is important to note that while the internet itself should handle elevated usage, there may be impacts to speed as people continue to move their daily activities increasingly online. While the core of the internet remains stable, some ISP networks may struggle to keep up.¡±

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