Since the large-scale commercialization of the 5G network, we have seen a rapid spread of this communication network. However, there are still critics who believe there is no real need for the 5G, arguing that the 4G is more than enough, although this statement largely depends on the use that individual users make of it. A few days ago it emerged that the speed of the 5G network is in drastic decline: here’s why.
The speed of the 5G network is decreasing
A few days ago, Ookla released the results of the Speedtest related to the third quarter of 2021. The result shows that the average download speed of the global 5G network was 166.13 Mbps. This is a decrease of 13% compared to 206.22 Mbps in the same period last year. The upload speed is even worse, with an average speed of 21.08 Mbps. In this case we are faced with a 39% drop compared to 29.52 Mbps last year.
Why does the speed of the network decrease? The report believes that the calculation method in some areas has been changed to the 5G specification, so the dynamic regulation of radio waves causes interference and other issues in data recording. According to estimates, after 2022, the speed of the global 5G network will gradually pick up its correct performance.
The top 10 countries for connection speeds have also changed over the course of 2021. The South Korea it went from fifth position last year to first, surpassing the Norway. South Africa, Spain, Bahrain and Hungary dropped out of the Top 10. These countries were replaced by respectively Sweden, China, Taiwan and New Zealand.
Also, the top 10 cities with the highest Internet speed are Seoul (South Korea), Oslo (Norway), Stockholm (Sweden), Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Doha (Qatar), Kuwait City (Kuwait), Sofia (Bulgaria), Muscat (Oman) e Taipei (China).