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India’s Internet Speed Rank 26th in Ookla Data for 2025

15 July 20251 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESIndia’s InternetSpeed Rank 26thin Ookla Data for202515 July 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Ookla data put India 26th worldwide for median download speed, a leap from 119th in September 2022 after the fast 5G rollout.

CountryRankMedian speed
China8th207.98 Mbps
USA13th176.75 Mbps
India26th136.53 Mbps

Key facts

  • Data use: Ericsson Mobility Report names India the biggest consumer of mobile data (China 29 GB, US 22 GB).
  • 5G: 57% of towers support it (EY); users are 28% of wireless subscribers.
  • Capex: ₹1.4 lakh crore on 5G, FY23-FY25.

Exam angle

  • Ookla rank: 26th (earlier 119th).

Test yourself

1. In Ookla's data for April-June 2025, what was India's global rank for median download speed?

India ranked 26th, with a median 136.53 Mbps.

2. According to the notes, from which rank had India jumped in September 2022 to reach its 2025 position?

India rose 93 places from rank 119.

3. Per capita mobile data consumption in India, as cited from the Ericsson Mobility Report, is how much per month?

India uses 32 GB per person a month, above China (29 GB) and the US (22 GB).

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