The global broadband ranking has been released.

Global broadband rankings released

Recently, the Broadband Development Alliance released the "China Broadband Speed Status Report for the Fourth Quarter of 2018." The report shows that in the fourth quarter of 2018, the average download speed of fixed broadband networks in China reached 28.06 Mbps, an increase of 12.3% compared to the previous quarter, and an increase of 9.05 Mbps compared to the end of 2017, with an annual increase of 47.6%.

In terms of fixed broadband download speeds, Shanghai, Beijing, and Jiangsu were the first to exceed 30 Mbps, ranking in the top three in the country, with a significant lead; Henan and Tianjin followed closely. In the ranking of major cities nationwide, Shanghai, Beijing, Nanjing, Wuhan, and Zhengzhou occupy the top five positions.

So how does this internet speed compare to other countries in the world? A research institution in the UK investigated the speed and cost of household broadband globally, revealing significant differences.

The survey shows that the fastest broadband in the world is in Singapore, with an average download speed of 185.25 Mbps. Iceland ranks second with an average download speed of 153.3 Mbps, South Korea ranks third with an average download speed of 114.31 Mbps, and the United States ranks fifth with an average download speed of 107.28 Mbps. The last place is occupied by Brunei, with only 15.1 Mbps.

In terms of broadband costs, the cheapest place for broadband in the world is Israel, at $13.30 per month; the second is Argentina, at $15.83 per month. The average price in the United States is $69.14, while the most expensive is in the United Arab Emirates, reaching $160.45 per month, but its average download speed is only 38.16 Mbps.

Future Development Trends of the Structured Cabling Market

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With the development of computer technology and communication technology, in order to meet the demands of the industry and the market, the structured cabling system is continuously being updated and iterated. From Category 3 to Category 5, from Category 5 to Category 5e, and now to the mature and widely used Category 6 system, the Category 6a system with 10G copper cables has also become popular in data centers. In response to the demand for network and video acceleration, Category 7 and Category 7a systems have emerged, and the standards for Category 8 systems are being formulated. Multi-mode fiber has also been optimized from the gigabit OM1 to the 10G OM3 and the OM4 fiber that supports longer 10G transmission distances. Looking to the future, the structured cabling market mainly presents several hotspots: (1) Intelligent cabling systems, what is intelligent cabling? Intelligent cabling is a system that uses electronic patch panels along with network scanners and management software to monitor and manage the connectivity, disconnection, and unauthorized access of the network's physical layer in real-time. With the widespread application of concepts such as virtualization, cloud computing, and big data in the new generation of data networks, structured cabling, as the physical foundation of the network, has become increasingly important to maintain and manage effectively to minimize losses caused by network interruptions. (2) POE cabling, POE cabling refers to the technology that provides power to IP-based terminals (such as IP phones, WiFi access points, network cameras, etc.) while transmitting data signals without making any changes to the existing Ethernet cabling infrastructure. (3) Combination of wired and wireless, due to the popularity of smart terminals, the demand for wireless has become increasingly urgent, with over 90% of current projects having wireless requirements. The combination of wired and wireless refers to the deployment of wireless APs at the end of wired connections, generally using POE for power supply. (4) High-density high-bandwidth cabling, high-density high-bandwidth cabling refers to the use of high-density devices with MPO connectors pre-terminated. The size of a 12-core or 24-core MPO connector is similar to that of an LC duplex connector, saving more space. In limited space environments (especially in data center applications), this can greatly simplify the configuration process of fiber optic networks while supporting high bandwidth transmission of 10G/40G/100G. (5) Smart home cabling refers to the internal wiring and management of homes after fiber is brought to the home. Currently, most still follow this model, but with the rise of smart homes, there are higher demands for home cabling. Whether home cabling can perfectly integrate with smart home systems has extended the function of home cabling from mere wiring management to the ability to store, process, and exchange data. (6) Micro-module data centers, micro-module data centers integrate traditional data center systems such as cabinets, cooling, network cabling, power supply, lighting, and environmental monitoring into a unified whole. They use modular components and standardized interfaces to achieve rapid and flexible deployment of data centers and subsequent expansions. This not only significantly reduces construction costs but also shortens the construction and deployment cycle of data centers, enhancing the mobility and flexibility of data center deployment. Of course, with the continuous development of various technologies, structured cabling will have more technological hotspots and application scenarios.

The global broadband ranking has been released.