South Korea's internet speed, once ranked first globally, has plummeted to 22nd place, according to a recent analysis.
On October 14, the internet speed measurement company Ookla reported in its 'Speedtest Global Index' that as of August, the median download speed for South Korean fixed broadband was 251.33 Mbps, placing it 22nd out of 149 countries.
This speed is slower than that of Vietnam, which ranks 8th, and Thailand, which is 9th. Singapore leads the rankings with a speed of 462.50 Mbps, followed by the United Arab Emirates at 382.40 Mbps.
In terms of cities, Seoul ranks 34th, falling behind Bangkok at 6th and Ho Chi Minh City at 14th. The top city is Valparaíso, Chile, with a speed of 416.81 Mbps, followed by Abu Dhabi, UAE, at 408.67 Mbps.
However, South Korea maintains a strong position in mobile internet speeds, ranking 6th globally with a speed of 250.56 Mbps.
Ookla compiles its rankings based on data collected when users access its site or app and click the 'Go' button to measure their speeds. This reflects the actual speeds experienced by users in their daily lives. However, there are concerns that if internet speeds are slow or connections are unstable, more users may be prompted to conduct tests, potentially resulting in lower measured speeds. Additionally, differences in the types of plans and connection environments used by consumers in different countries raise questions about the reliability of Ookla's rankings.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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