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Internet Speed Comparison: Pakistan Lags Behind India

News Analysis India — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

While India is progressing towards 6G, this article explores the internet speed landscape in Pakistan. The comparison reveals a significant disparity, with Pakistan lagging behind India in both mobile and fixed broadband speeds. According to the Speedtest Global Index, Pakistan’s mobile internet speed ranks 100th globally, with download speeds of 24.32Mbps and upload speeds of 8.64Mbps recorded in August 2025. In terms of fixed broadband, Pakistan holds the 145th position, with download speeds of 16.28Mbps and upload speeds of 16.33Mbps. Lahore, Pakistan, leads in internet speed among Pakistani cities, with 28.58Mbps download and 7.70Mbps upload speeds for mobile internet. For fixed broadband, Lahore ranks at 182, offering 16.73Mbps download and 16.51Mbps upload speeds. In contrast, India demonstrates much better performance. India ranks 25th for mobile internet speed, achieving 131.77Mbps download and 11.18Mbps upload speeds, and 98th for fixed broadband, with 59.07Mbps download and 57.16Mbps upload speeds. Delhi, the capital of India, boasts the fastest internet speeds within the country, with 155.93Mbps download and 8.78Mbps upload speeds for mobile internet, and 91.73Mbps download and 91.98Mbps upload speeds for fixed broadband.

China Develops Revolutionary All-Frequency 6G Chip

News Analysis India — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Chinese scientists have announced the creation of the world’s first “all-frequency” 6G chip, a technological breakthrough poised to deliver mobile internet speeds exceeding 100 Gbps. The chip is a result of collaborative research between Peking University and the City University of Hong Kong. This new chip boasts the capability to operate dynamically across a broad spectrum of frequencies, ranging from 0.5 GHz to 115 GHz. This seamless frequency switching ensures a stable and high-quality connection. The chip’s wide frequency band provides several advantages. High frequencies support the demanding needs of virtual reality and telemedicine, offering high throughput and low latency, while lower frequencies guarantee wider coverage, crucial for reliable service in remote areas. Experimental trials of the 6G chip demonstrated consistent connections across its entire frequency range. It achieved data transmission speeds exceeding 100 Gbps on a single channel and could automatically switch to a clear channel to avoid interference through its embedded “frequency navigation” feature. The current size of the chip is 11 × 1.7 mm, and the research team plans to create USB flash drive-sized plug-in communication modules based on this technology, a development that could dramatically accelerate the progress of flexible and intelligent 6G networks. Future collaborations between India and China could potentially see these advancements shared, fostering a shared 6G chip architecture.

Balochistan Extends Restrictions Amid Security Concerns, Despite Court Order

News Analysis India — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Balochistan government has extended Section 144 for an additional 15 days, maintaining restrictions on public gatherings and activities until August 31. This decision, according to officials, is due to heightened security concerns during August, a period when armed groups are believed to intensify attacks, particularly around significant dates in August. The decree continues to prohibit motorcycle pillion riding and face coverings, and it restricts gatherings of five or more individuals. Nighttime movement of public transport has also been limited since August 13. Furthermore, mobile internet services (3G and 4G) have been suspended across all 36 districts of Balochistan since August 6, with the blackout scheduled to last until August 31. Despite a Balochistan High Court ruling to restore internet services in most areas, the suspension persists, severely impacting communication, education, employment, business, and news dissemination. Residents and civil society groups have voiced concerns and urged the government to comply with the court’s directives. Meanwhile, a curfew in the Nasirabad area of Kech district has led to closed markets and restricted movement, causing shortages of essential items, according to local reports. The All Parties Kech alliance has condemned the curfew. Similar actions have been observed in other regions, like Gwadar, where security forces restricted movement around Pakistan’s National Day. The government maintains these restrictions are necessary to prevent militant offensives. However, political parties and human rights organizations view the measures as collective punishment disproportionately affecting civilians.

Vodafone Idea Enters Satellite Communication Arena with AST SpaceMobile Partnership

News Analysis India — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has forged a strategic alliance with AST SpaceMobile, a US-based company, to introduce direct-to-cell satellite-based mobile broadband technology across India. This move positions Vi as the latest major player in the private telecom sector to venture into space-based communication, following Airtel and Jio’s earlier deals. The collaboration aims to extend mobile broadband services to underserved rural and remote areas lacking traditional cellular networks.

Under the agreement, Vi will manage terrestrial network integration, spectrum access, and market access, while AST SpaceMobile will oversee the satellite system’s development and operations. The partnership is expected to unlock opportunities in various sectors, including emergency response, disaster management, and agriculture, while also contributing to the government’s Digital India initiative.