India has made massive growth in the global mobile download speed, making it into the top 50 of Oookla Speedtest Global Index list. India moves 72 places up in the list, clinching the 47th spot in the index, leaving behind many G20 countries.&nbsp;

Ookla is a Seattle-based company known for its fixed broadband and mobile network testing application, data and analysis. The new ranking of India in the Speedtest Index is of huge significance because this index is used by internet service providers, carriers, businesses, universities and government agencies alike.&nbsp;

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<h2>India’s 5G push behind better mobile download speed</h2>

According to the report, India achieved this feat because of the launch of 5G services in the country. The country’s speed performance has seen a 3.59 times increase since the introduction of 5G, said the report.&nbsp;

The median download speeds improved to 50.21 Mbps in August 2023, from 13.87 Mbps in September 2022.&nbsp;

"This improvement has led to India's rise in the Speedtest Global Index, moving up 72 places, from 119th place to the 47th position," the index said.

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In the index, besides eclipsing Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, India also moves ahead of some G20 nations like Mexico (90th), Turkey (68th), the UK (62nd), Japan (58th), Brazil (50th place), and South Africa (48th place).

The 5G deployments have led to an improved overall user experience across all telecom circles, with operators investing in backhaul infrastructure.&nbsp;

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In fact, 5G has not only brought faster speeds but also higher customer satisfaction, as indicated by the Net Promoter Score (NPS), which shows that 5G users in India consistently rate their network operators more positively compared to 4G users.

Ookla also said mobile users in India are among the most data-intensive consumers in the world. It was the country’s poor 4G networks which were unable to keep up with expectations, primarily due to network congestion and spectrum constraints.&nbsp;

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To tackle this situation, the Indian government launched 5G technology with many operators like Reliance Jio and Bharati Airtel. Since the launch, there has been a substantial increase in 5G subscribers and operators still have ambitious roll-out plans.&nbsp;

In fact, during his Independence Day address this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a task force has been set up for 6G services. "My country is the fastest country to roll out 5G. We have reached more than 700 districts and now we are getting ready for 6G."

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India has made massive growth in the global mobile download speed, making it into the top 50 of Oookla Speedtest Global Index list. India moves 72 places up in the list, clinching the 47th spot in the index, leaving behind many G20 countries.

India has made massive growth in the global mobile download speed, making it into the top 50 of Oookla Speedtest Global Index list. India moves 72 places up in the list, clinching the 47th spot in the index, leaving behind many G20 countries. Ookla is a Seattle-based company known for its fixed broadband and mobile network testing application, data and analysis. The new ranking of India in the Speedtest Index is of huge significance because this index is used by internet service providers, carriers, businesses, universities and government agencies alike. Also Read | Delhi Police register anti-terror case against NewsClick, raid journalists amid China funding row India’s 5G push behind better mobile download speed According to the report, India achieved this feat because of the launch of 5G services in the country. The country’s speed performance has seen a 3.59 times increase since the introduction of 5G, said the report. The median download speeds improved to 50.21 Mbps in August 2023, from 13.87 Mbps in September 2022. "This improvement has led to India's rise in the Speedtest Global Index, moving up 72 places, from 119th place to the 47th position," the index said. Also Read | 'Largest' Ambedkar statue outside India to be unveiled in US on October 14 In the index, besides eclipsing Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, India also moves ahead of some G20 nations like Mexico (90th), Turkey (68th), the UK (62nd), Japan (58th), Brazil (50th place), and South Africa (48th place). The 5G deployments have led to an improved overall user experience across all telecom circles, with operators investing in backhaul infrastructure. Watch | 5G in India: All important questions answered | Tech It Out × In fact, 5G has not only brought faster speeds but also higher customer satisfaction, as indicated by the Net Promoter Score (NPS), which shows that 5G users in India consistently rate their network operators more positively compared to 4G users. Ookla also said mobile users in India are among the most data-intensive consumers in the world. It was the country’s poor 4G networks which were unable to keep up with expectations, primarily due to network congestion and spectrum constraints. Also Read | Indian mining tycoon Harpal Randhawa killed in plane crash in Zimbabwe To tackle this situation, the Indian government launched 5G technology with many operators like Reliance Jio and Bharati Airtel. Since the launch, there has been a substantial increase in 5G subscribers and operators still have ambitious roll-out plans. In fact, during his Independence Day address this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a task force has been set up for 6G services. "My country is the fastest country to roll out 5G. We have reached more than 700 districts and now we are getting ready for 6G." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

5G drives India's internet speed ranking up 72 places, ahead of many G20 countries

We are entering a new era, an era of 5G, which started with a spectrum auction. Recently India's biggest spectrum auction summed up on August 1, in which Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio made the highest bid.

We are entering a new era, an era of 5G, which started with a spectrum auction. Recently India's biggest spectrum auction summed up on August 1, in which Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio made the highest bid. A record sale of 5G telecom spectrum worth more than US$ 20 billion (Rs 1.5 lakh crore) took place in this seven-day auction. But as excited as we are, have we ever thought about its advantages and disadvantages? Let's take a look What is 5G? 5G is the fifth generation technology that will work on fast mobile broadband networks. These networks will deliver speeds of 20 Gb per second. This fifth generation of cellular networks brings new capabilities that will create opportunities for people, businesses and society. Blessing - 1. 5G users will be able to download a 3-hour HD movie in less than 1 second, whereas in 4G it takes about 7-10 minutes for this task. These networks will deliver data in less than 1 millisecond, whereas 4G networks currently take about 70 milliseconds. 2. Experts believe that 5G technology will open the way to becoming a fully connected society. This will expand services ranging from Machine-to-Machine Communications (M2M), Internet of Things (IoT), Connected Smart Cities, Automated Cars, and Remote Control Surgery to Virtual Reality. 3. With 5G, people can connect their homes to wireless networks by equipping their homes with electronics, software or sensor technology. 4. Today, when education has also moved towards online, it will prove to be a boon for education as well. 5. The speed of 5G is 1000 times more than that of 4G, so the work done from the Internet will speed up. Curse 1. Researchers say that walls of houses can block 5G frequencies, which will also reduce their density over long distances, which will weaken the network. 2. 5G infrastructure development will incur high costs. 3. If you want to enjoy 5g then you have to change your 4g phone because they will be of no use to you. 4. Cyber security can also be a big curse, because now when the speed in the network is fast, the risk of hacking will also increase. The expansion in bandwidth enables criminals to steal databases with ease. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

5G in India: Is 5G a blessing or a curse?

Today marked the conclusion of India's first-ever 5G spectrum auction, in which spectrum valued at $19 billion was sold. As the world's second-largest mobile market prepares for the high-speed wireless network, Reliance Industries' Jio emerged as the top spender, claiming $11 billion in airwaves.

By October of this year, the Indian government hopes to start rolling out 5G, which it claims can deliver internet rates that are around ten times faster than 4G. The next-generation network is regarded as essential for developing technologies like self-driving cars and artificial intelligence on a global scale.

The country's telecoms minister reported that businesses purchased 71% of the total 72 GHz spectrum that was made available in the auction, which ended on Monday and included Jio rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, as well as a division of Adani Enterprises Ltd.

Spectrum worth $5.4 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively, was awarded to Airtel and Vodafone.

Adani, the most recent bidder in the auction, bought airwaves for close to $27 million. The company wants to get into the private 5G network market rather than provide consumer services.

The government is allowing auction winners to pay the amounts owed in 20 equal annual instalments in order to help the cash-strapped telecom sector.

Since Jio started a price battle in 2016, Airtel and Vodafone have been under pressure, reporting losses in recent years and being constrained by spectrum obligations from prior auctions. However, recent increases in the cost of mobile data have allowed Airtel to slowly resume making a profit.

The 5G auction, according to prior comments from Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the industry's desire to grow and its transition into a growth era.

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Today marked the conclusion of India's first-ever 5G spectrum auction, in which spectrum valued at $19 billion was sold. As the world's second-largest mobile market prepares for the high-speed wireless network, Reliance Industries' Jio emerged as the top spender, claiming $11 billion in airwaves. By October of this year, the Indian government hopes to start rolling out 5G, which it claims can deliver internet rates that are around ten times faster than 4G. The next-generation network is regarded as essential for developing technologies like self-driving cars and artificial intelligence on a global scale. The country's telecoms minister reported that businesses purchased 71% of the total 72 GHz spectrum that was made available in the auction, which ended on Monday and included Jio rivals Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, as well as a division of Adani Enterprises Ltd. Spectrum worth $5.4 billion and $2.4 billion, respectively, was awarded to Airtel and Vodafone. Adani, the most recent bidder in the auction, bought airwaves for close to $27 million. The company wants to get into the private 5G network market rather than provide consumer services. The government is allowing auction winners to pay the amounts owed in 20 equal annual instalments in order to help the cash-strapped telecom sector. Since Jio started a price battle in 2016, Airtel and Vodafone have been under pressure, reporting losses in recent years and being constrained by spectrum obligations from prior auctions. However, recent increases in the cost of mobile data have allowed Airtel to slowly resume making a profit. The 5G auction, according to prior comments from Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the industry's desire to grow and its transition into a growth era. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Apple has decided to launch its new range of iPhones and for the first time they are coming up with their 5G phones. But the question is can you experience these blazing speeds on your new iPhone with the service providers you have for instance in India. Watch report.

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