A recent Ookla report on global connectivity in 2023 provided insight into 5G performance and changes in global rankings.
5G Performance: Global 5G median download speeds have increased significantly by 20%, reaching 203.04 Mbps in Q3 2023, a positive sign. This surge coincides with a significant increase in global 5G subscriptions, indicating increased user adoption and enhanced network performance.
Top 10 countries for 5G performance: The trends in the top 10 countries for 5G performance are notable, with the United Arab Emirates taking the top spot ahead of South Korea. Other countries such as Malaysia, India, and the Dominican Republic are also making great strides, and we are seeing dynamic changes in the global 5G landscape.
Customer satisfaction: Despite advances in 5G technology, customer satisfaction among 5G users appears to be declining, as shown by Net Promoter Score (NPS). This dissatisfaction could be due to unmet expectations or the difference between her advertised 5G speed and her actual 5G speed, said Sylvia, principal industry analyst for enterprise at Ookla.・Keshish said.
Challenges and future prospects: Despite significant progress, achieving symmetrical download and upload speeds, ultra-low latency, and true 5G deployment (standalone mode) remains a challenge. The industry’s quest for 5G Advanced signals an aggressive stance toward an eventual transition to 6G.
Country insights: Countries such as the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Malaysia, India, Brazil, and the Dominican Republic are making significant progress in their 5G efforts due to their unique strategies and advances in spectrum allocation and network deployment.
5G network performance
Rapid growth in 5G connections: Rapid growth in global 5G download speeds to reach 203.04 Mbps in Q3 2023, coinciding with significant growth in global 5G connections to reach 1.4 billion, 65% year-on-year growth is shown.
Upload speeds and latencies: While 5G download speeds have improved significantly, upload speeds and latencies have only improved by a modest 1%. Symmetrical speeds and ultra-low latency, essential for optimal network responsiveness, remain difficult to achieve due to a variety of factors, including the dominance of non-standalone (NSA) 5G networks.
Speed and country rankings: The United Arab Emirates and South Korea lead global 5G performance with median download speeds of 592.01 Mbps and 507.59 Mbps, respectively. Malaysia’s unconventional deployment strategy has helped it rank third in the world with her 485.24 Mbps. The dynamic changes in the top 10 rankings have seen countries such as the Dominican Republic and India make significant strides in their 5G capabilities.
Factors influencing 5G leadership: Factors contributing to the UAE’s leadership in 5G include intense market competition, extensive coverage, and contiguous spectrum allocation. Regional shifts in 5G performance from the Middle East to Asia Pacific suggest that early adopters in the latter region are outperforming key European markets due to early spectrum availability and government support policies. I am.
Country achievements: Malaysia’s rapid rise to No. 3 in the world, India’s 5G launch propelling it into the top 10, Brazil’s significant increase in 5G speeds post-spectrum auction highlights the uniqueness of each country in 5G deployment. strategy and progress. The Dominican Republic’s inclusion in the top 10 highlights its achievement as the first Caribbean country to deploy 5G.
Impact of spectrum auctions: Countries like Brazil have seen significant increases in 5G speeds after spectrum auctions, allowing carriers to offer faster speeds on dedicated 5G spectrum compared to previous technologies such as DSS Now it looks like this.
