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5G City Benchmark Report 2022

An analysis of 5G performance and 5G Availability in major cities worldwide during Q3-Q4 2022

With lightning-fast network speeds and ultra-low latency, 5G has ushered in not only a new era of improved network performance, but also enabled new connected experiences for users. To support these next-generation capabilities, it’s imperative for mobile operators to ensure widely available, consistently high-performing 5G network deployments. Our city-level analysis explores which markets and operators are pushing the boundaries of 5G network performance — and where 5G throughput and coverage are falling behind.

In this white paper, you’ll find:

  • 5G download speed, 5G upload speed, and 5G Availability for 40 major cities 
  • Top mobile network operator 5G performance and 5G Availability within 10 select cities
  • Trends for 5G launches and rollouts in various regions of the world 
  • Analysis of the 5G performance versus availability trade-off 

Please note: This analysis is not based on an exhaustive list of all cities with 5G, but a representative sampling from around the globe. 

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How to Meet Consumer Expectations for 5G in India

A guide for mobile network operators based on results from the July 2022 Ookla® Consumer Survey

Indian consumers are among the most intensive users of mobile data in the world, yet India’s congested 4G networks have struggled to keep pace with their demand. As mobile network operators are expected to deliver a superior, low-latency network experience for video calls, streaming entertainment, gaming, and accessing and creating social media content, 5G technology should unlock a world of possibilities in addition to faster network connectivity

Are smartphone users in India ready to make the switch and upgrade their mobile subscriptions? In order to understand the pent-up demand for mobile data in the market and consumer willingness to adopt 5G, Ookla conducted primary research in July 2022 among a sample of smartphone users. In this report we share key findings from this survey and Speedtest Intelligence® data to help mobile network operators (MNOs) prioritize their network strategy to meet consumer demand.

In this white paper, you’ll learn:

  • Key factors that will drive consumer upgrades to 5G, such as better network performance and improved video experience
  • Current consumer willingness to adopt 5G, including device readiness, tolerance of price increases, and more
  • Which services Indian consumers care about — and how to strategically bundle OTT services or incentivize upgrades 
  • The current landscape of customer loyalty and how to keep subscribers from churning as 5G becomes more widely available 
  • How Airtel, Jio, and Vi compare in consumer loyalty and video experience

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Fixed Wi-Fi Network Performance in Indonesia Report

An analysis of fixed Wi-Fi performance and availability in Indonesia for Q1-Q2 2021

Fixed broadband penetration among Indonesian households remains low, at below 20% according to most estimates. However, competition is ramping up in the market as providers seek to capitalize on the fixed broadband opportunity, with smaller broadband providers such as Biznet and MyRepublic targeting gains from market leader Telkom. In order to ensure faster speeds in the home, providers are actively rolling out networks, and also offering mesh networking products and services tailored to specific use-cases, for example gaming.

This report examines how Indonesia’s fixed broadband performance stacks up against its ASEAN peers, examines Wi-Fi speeds across key regions within the country and provides a detailed breakdown of provider performance. It is available in English and Indonesian languages.

 

Memeriksa Performa Jaringan Wi-Fi Tetap di Indonesia

Penetrasi broadband tetap dalam penduduk Indonesia masih rendah, di bawah 20% berdasarkan sebagian besar estimasi. Namun, persaingan terus meningkat pada pasar ini seiring penyedia layanan berusaha meraih keuntungan dari kesempatan broadband tetap ini, dengan penyedia broadband yang lebih kecil seperti Biznet dan MyRepublic mengincar keunggulan dari pemimpin pasar yaitu Telkom. Untuk memastikan kecepatan yang lebih tinggi di rumah, penyedia secara aktif memasang jaringan, dan menawarkan produk dan layanan jaringan mesh yang dirancang khusus untuk kasus penggunaan spesifik, misalnya gaming.

Laporan ini memeriksa bagaimana performa broadband tetap Indonesia dibandingkan sesama negara ASEAN, memeriksa kecepatan Wi-Fi di wilayah penting di dalam negara dan memberikan penjabaran terperinci tentang performa penyedia. Laporan tersedia dalam Bahasa Inggris dan Bahasa Indonesia.

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Global 5G Benchmark Report

An analysis of 5G performance and availability in major cities worldwide for Q1-Q2 2021

Around the world, mobile network operators are making huge investments in 5G infrastructure to expand their 5G deployments — especially in major cities. This report takes a look back at the first half of 2021 to measure 5G performance and availability across major cities around the world. In this report we benchmark 5G performance and 5G Availability in 30 major cities where 5G is commercially available during Q1 and Q2 2021, as well as performance and availability by operator in select cities. 

In this white paper, you’ll find:

  • 5G download speed, 5G upload speed, and 5G Availability in major cities worldwide
  • Trends for 5G deployments in various regions of the world 
  • Analysis of 5G performance and 5G Availability of top mobile network operators within select cities

Please note: This analysis is not based on an exhaustive list of all cities with 5G, but a representative sampling from around the globe.

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Make Better Funding Decisions with Accurate Broadband Network Data

A Guide for Federal, State and Local Governments

Government officials are charged with spending billions of dollars in funding to improve broadband availability, particularly in rural areas. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted deep digital divides at a time when the public is more reliant than ever on the internet for work, education, and other essential services — and it’s crucial that budgets get allocated to developing broadband in the communities that need it most.

Federal, state, and local governments need accurate data on broadband availability and network performance to inform budget and spending decisions. Historically, a significant portion of these funds have been misdirected by relying on bad data. Looking at a case study where inaccurate data led a U.S. Congressional office to an incomplete picture of broadband performance in Upstate New York, we share recommendations for evaluating broadband data sources to avoid these pitfalls.

In this white paper, you’ll learn:

  • How crowdsourced network performance data can help drive better policy
  • How to define what data is valuable for broadband prioritization
  • What purposes do different datasets serve in the decision-making process
  • Selection criteria for choosing a network data provider
  • What insights can be derived — and how to use them to make better spending decisions

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How to Improve In-Building Network Performance and Coverage with Crowdsourced Data

A Guide for RAN Engineering Teams

Mobile network operators today are facing a two-fold challenge: providing better service to consumers who are increasingly reliant on their networks for work and education, while operating under reduced budgets. In this white paper, you’ll learn how to use crowdsourced network performance data to prioritize the network improvements that have the most impact on your customers. Powered by the results from 10+ million daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest® and hundreds of millions of coverage scans on Speedtest Android every day, Ookla® Cell Analytics™ provides insight into user behavior and immediate improvements you can make to improve in-building network performance.

Learn how to:

  • Prioritize locations with high user density and poor performance for network optimizations
  • Discover where competitors have better in-building performance and coverage to prioritize infrastructure investments
  • Use 3D views to analyze coverage in tall buildings, down to individual floor groups, to find problem cell sites or identify needed capacity expansion
  • Monitor your own and competitors’ 5G rollouts, coverage, and performance metrics

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Three Ways to Improve Your Network Strategy with Crowdsourced Data

A guide for mobile operators and infrastructure providers

Learn how to rapidly identify the areas with high user density and poor coverage — and what network changes to implement to improve service in those locations. In this white paper, we explore a better way to collect network performance and signal data with Ookla® Cell Analytics™, powered by the results from 10+ million daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest® and hundreds of millions of coverage scans on Speedtest Android every day.

Learn how to:

  • Prioritize locations for network optimization
  • Locate existing cell sites for all network operators
  • Discover highly populated buildings with poor coverage to identify opportunities for new infrastructure or capacity improvements

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