New report shows how 5G has boosted download speeds around the world

5G around the world: speed boost

Cellular data speeds have begun increasing around the globe as more people have access to 5G, offering higher speeds and lower latency "almost everywhere."

The widespread rollout of 5G began in late 2019, and some countries have seen increased download speeds. Let's explore what the key findings of this new report are.

First off, download speeds have increased quite notably in South Korea thanks to 5G. Before the next-gen network connection was launched, South Korean users experienced average download speeds of 52.4 Mbps. Thanks to 5G, this number has grown to 129.7 Mbps now.

Canada has also seen a notable speed boost, rising from 42.5 Mbps to 64.1 Mbps in terms of average speeds. The UK saw an increase from 21.7 Mbps to 39.7 Mbps in the same metric.


Of course, these numbers don't mean that 5G is finalized or that everywhere connectivity is the same. Pretty much, 5G is still in its early stages and it should continue to improve over time, just as 4G did.