However, to enjoy the uninterrupted services of the internet, you
need to have good connectivity. There are two important metrics in
bandwidth allocation (measured in Megabits per second or Mbps): download
and upload speed, denoting the speed of inbound and outbound data
respectively.
The average web page loads at 6.3 Mbps universally, a number that
denotes how many million bits of data can be moved in a second.
While 6.3 mbps is quick enough to send an email or watch a Netflix show, it’s still very slow.
Akamai Technologies, a Massachusetts-based internet provider, did a
study on how the internet speeds measure up in countries worldwide. The
company releases a report every quarter that ranks countries as per
their internet speed.
According to them, here are the top 10 countries, which are mentioned in descending order of net connectivity.
1. South Korea
According to the Akami report, people in South Korea enjoy the
fastest internet in the world. The country’s average internet speed
measures 29 Mbps, which is 4.6 times as quick as the global average.
To put things in perspective, the average HD film is about 5,000 MB. A
computer could download that in a little over two and a half minutes at
29 Mbps speed.
In spite of more than 80% of South Korean households have access to
some of the world’s fastest internet connections, they face usage
limitations. Several internet users have to face strong internet
censorship in South Korea, according to a report released last year by
the nonprofit Freedom House.
2. Norway.
Norway witnessed the biggest growth (68%) in internet speed at 21.3
Mbps since last year in comparison to any other country in the top 10.
At this speed, a computer could upload or download about five
high-quality photos per second.
3. Sweden.
Sweden’s internet offers an average of 20.6 Mbps, which means that
many people hardly face any experience delays, even if they have
multiple applications running that use a lot of bandwidth.
Since last year, the country has noticed a 32% increase in speed.
4. Hong Kong
Hong Kong was the first country in the world to hit 60 Mbps in 2013.
Today, its residents enjoy an average internet speed of 19.9 Mbps.
5. Switzerland
The internet in Switzerland rises at an average 18.7 Mbps, a 25% increase from last year.
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