An Internet speed report based on 20 million computers and 27 million downloads across 224 countries from January through to June 2011 has recorded some very interesting Internet statistics.
The Pando Networks Global Internet Speed Study concentrated on the very best and very worst places to access the Internet, and revealed the speed and reliability of Internet connections across the world. The report concluded that the average worldwide download speed is somewhere close to 580Kbps with South Korea leading the way with an impressive 2,2020 Kbps (2.2Mbps).
It’s probably no surprise to many that an Asian country leads the pack, however this assumption is quite the opposite when European nations such as Romania (1,909Kbps) and Bulgaria (1,611Kbps) come in second and third respectively.
When discussing Internet speeds, many articles usually report on superior speeds, associated technologies and the countries who dominate these speeds. In the Pando Study however, it’s interesting to note that the countries with the slowest speeds have also been recorded. Coming in at the very bottom are the developing nations in Africa and Asia with the Congo the worst of the group with a very ordinary 14Kbps, followed by the Central African Republic at 14Kbps and Comoros at 23Kbps. These speeds compare to the likes of the old ‘Dial up’ modems for those of you who remember.
If you’re wondering where Australia ranks in the scheme of average Internet download speeds, then try 348Kbps. In real Internet speed terms, it probably equates to the average speed of a wireless or mobile broadband Internet connection. Other well known countries such as the U.S. scored 616Kbps, while the U.K. recorded 599Kbps and New Zealand came in with 364Kbps.
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Have had 4.6 mps for most of 2011 (which is quite fine for me – non gamer) Suddenly Telstra have made it 1.3mps. Have tried asking for explanation but have had the usual run around from the Philipines saying it is standard. Have actually spoken to an Aussie girl in Melbourne about my line and net problems she asked me when did I expect the NBN rollout in my street. I said a Telstra techncian thought probably 20 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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