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Sunday, March 15, 2026
TopicInternet speeds

Topic: Internet speeds

Internet much more affordable now, but Indians still pay too much for speeds they get, says study

A recent study of 117 countries conducted by Surfshark, a Netherlands-based firm, to "map internet price inequality" ranked India at 44.

People in lower-income nations work 3 times more due to slower internet speed, says study

Surfshark’s research also notes that Africa 'experiences the sharpest internet divide', with only 55 per cent of the population having access.

Africa’s internet speed is at a record low. The economic impact is huge

South Africa—the continent’s internet speed leader—with an average mobile internet download speed of 68.9 Mbps is way below the global average.

India has cheap internet & good e-governance, but lacks good digital life quality, finds study

A global survey of 85 countries showed that Denmark and Sweden offer the best digital quality of life. India scored a mid-level 57 rank, but did well on two indicators.

Internet on your latest Apple iPhone is probably slower than Samsung, Google rivals

Slower load times, however, haven’t noticeably hurt the iPhone against its competition, and its smartphones are among the best-reviewed.

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Peaceful power transfers followed uprisings in India’s neighbourhood. It’s a sign of mature democracies

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