Median download speeds in India have more than doubled since launch of 5G

Since the launch of 5G services in India, the median download speeds increased by 115 per cent from 13.87 Mbps to 29.85 Mbps, a report released by network intelligence and connectivity insights Ookla showed. India's position on Ookla's Speedtest Global Index improved by 49 places from 118th in September to 69th in January.

In terms of internet speed, India now stands ahead of some of the G20 countries, including Mexico, Russia, and Argentina, as well as its neighbours like Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

"India is also catching up with the likes of Turkey (30.98 Mbps median download speed),