Jio has India’s fastest average download speeds
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India’s newest mobile operator Reliance Jio Infocomm had the fastest average download speeds during March by a wide margin, according to the latest figures by regulator Trai.
Jio recorded an average download speed of 16.48Mbps for the quarter, roughly double that of rivals Idea Cellular (8.33Mbps) and Bharti Airtel (7.66Mbps).
As a 4G-only operator Jio has an inherent advantage in terms of average download speeds.
Vodafone meanwhile recorded average download speeds of 5.66Mbps, compared to 2.64Mbps for Reliance Communication, 2.52Mbps for Tata DoCoMo, 2.26Mpbs for BSNL and 2.01Mbps for Aircel, Trai’s figures indicate.
But the findings of the debut report from wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal into the state of the Indian mobile market appear to contradict the official figures.
OpenSignal’s analysis indicates that Airtel tops the rankings in terms of average 4G, 3G and overall speeds. The company measured Airtel’s average LTE download speed of 11.5Mbps, and said that both Vodafone and Idea have faster average speeds than Jio, which scored a mere 3.92Mbps.
But Jio topped the rankings in terms of LTE availability, finding that testers on Jio’s network were able to find a 4G signal 91.6% of the time. No other Indian operator scored higher than 60%.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary reason for Jio's advantage in average download speeds, according to the official figures?
What is the primary reason for Jio's advantage in average download speeds, according to the official figures?
According to the official figures, Jio's inherent advantage in average download speeds stems from its status as a 4G-only operator. This dedicated 4G infrastructure allows it to achieve higher speeds compared to competitors.
Q.Which company does OpenSignal identify as having the fastest overall speeds in India?
Which company does OpenSignal identify as having the fastest overall speeds in India?
OpenSignal's debut report indicates that Airtel tops the rankings for average 4G, 3G, and overall speeds. Their analysis measured Airtel's average LTE download speed at 11.5Mbps, higher than other operators.
Q.Does OpenSignal's data agree with the regulator Trai's findings regarding Jio's speed performance?
Does OpenSignal's data agree with the regulator Trai's findings regarding Jio's speed performance?
No, OpenSignal's data appears to contradict Trai's official figures. OpenSignal found Jio's average speed to be a mere 3.92Mbps, with both Vodafone and Idea having faster average speeds than Jio.
Q.In which aspect of network performance did Jio lead according to OpenSignal's findings?
In which aspect of network performance did Jio lead according to OpenSignal's findings?
OpenSignal's findings show that Jio topped the rankings in terms of LTE availability. Testers on Jio's network were able to find a 4G signal 91.6% of the time, significantly higher than any other Indian operator.