Internet is fast becoming one of our prime needs and the 11 countries with the fastest internet speeds in the world are at the top of the connectivity game. Admittedly, technology and internet are now an integral part of our lives so much so that with even a slight disconnect tends to disrupt our daily activities. The need for speed is more acute than ever. And, these countries are the most progressive ones who have been quick to realize the perks of internet and have mobilized a robust connection that is giving the rest of the world an example to follow.
Internet has sparked a constant need of staying connected within us. Social networking is the need of the hour and if you are not updating fast enough, you’re sliding down the social ladder. We expect to keep in the loop even when we are miles away. Even when on the road, thanks to the internet, friends and family are always close. Now, we have one less thing to worry about while traveling. And, when you are in the countries with the fastest internet speeds in the world, reaching them is faster than ever. From GPS to Google, the benefits of internet are manifold. We are so dependent on the good old web that even a few minutes of buffer time can prove to be irksome. And then without it, even our trusted smartphones are left non-functional.
So, these countries clearly fall in the no-buffer zone, and doesn’t that sound like technology paradise? The luxury of having all the knowledge, just a click away, with not even a few seconds of loading time, is incomparable. They have put in the time and effort to develop a sophisticated network and they deserve extra brownie points for that along with the 10 Most Technologically Advanced Countries. After all, the internet also forms a major part of technology and in some cases even the most futuristic technology is wholly dependent on the internet.
The following list is based on the compilation by Akamai Technologies with rankings being based on average speed of broadband connections. And, Asian countries seem to be leading in this area. So let’s take a look at who are the ones swishing past the rest of the world in terms of internet speed.
11. United States,
Average Speed – 11.5 Mbit/S
United States might have been the pioneers of internet but it has fallen back quite a few notches since then and is facing a tough competition from the Asians. Well, that being said the country also faces a serious lack of competition in broadband services right now.
10. Finland,
Average Speed –11.7 Mbit/S
Finland has climbed up the list of countries with the fastest internet speeds in the world since 2013, and is now at the 10th position from its previous rank at 13th. The download speed has seen a surge from around 9 Mb/Sec to well above the 11 Mb/Sec mark.
9. Singapore,
Average Speed –12.2 Mbit/S
Well, Singapore’s jump has been even grater as it rose by 10 ranks from 19th to the current 9th position. The country has a commendable internet connectivity rate of 99% and owes a big part of it to the government that has been actively taking initiatives to promote and develop the internet network.
8. Czech Republic,
Average Speed – 12.3 Mbit/S
Though Czech Republic has maintained its decent download speed and has even seen a fair rise this year, overall it has been unable to keep up with the cut throat competition from other countries, who have been proactively working to increase theirs. Hence, the country has slid from its 6th position to the 8th.
7. Ireland,
Average Speed –13.9 Mbit/S
The Irish have more or less maintained its position on the list with the pretty decent speed of 13.9 Mbit/S, thanks to the government’s internet goals. The connectivity in the country is quite smooth flowing and has a good enough coverage with 77% of the population being internet users.
6. Netherlands,
Average Speed- 14 Mbit/S
The northwestern European country seems to be as much as known for its internet connectivity as it is for its beautiful landscapes and tulips. It is also said to be one of the two countries having the most number of internet connections per 100 residents.
5. Sweden,
Average Speed- 14.1 Mbit/S
Sweden beats Netherlands by a hairline .1 Mbit/s difference in their average speeds. The Scandinavian nation has a whopping 94% usage among its population which is the fourth largest in the world surpassed only by Falkland Islands, Iceland, and Norway.
4. Switzerland,
Average Speed- 14.5 Mbit/S
Switzerland has been a renowned internet patron and has one of the largest broadband connections in Europe. No wonder it has maintained its good speed over the years.
3. Japan,
Average Speed- 15 Mbit/S
Even though Japan’s introduction to internet was late, it has been fast enough to catch up and even beat most of the world in its development, so much so that it went on to launch the large-scale first mobile internet service. Of course, Japan is no stranger to the state of the art technology and their internet is no exception to that.
2. Hong Kong,
Average Speed- 16.3 Mbit/S
Hong Kong’s great infrastructure is world renowned, and it is also giving the others a run for their money as far as internet speed is concerned. The speeds have risen from an average of 12 Mbit/s to 16.3 Mbit/s in 2014.
1. South Korea,
Average Speed- 25.3 Mbit/S
South Korea is said to have the most active netizens world over and of course they owe it a lot to their uninterrupted super-fast internet connection. With a jaw-dropping speed of 25.3 Mbit/s, it has quite a great lead over the Hong Kong’s 2nd position, while it tops the list of countries with the fastest internet speeds in the world and how!
