Where can you find the fastest broadband speed in the world?
The worldwide average internet speed comes in at 18.4 megabits per second, but the champion can experience speeds of 63Mbps.
Asked by: Tom Williams, Hereford
And the winner is… Hong Kong! Internet users there enjoy top speeds of 63 megabits per second, according to the most recent figures from the internet firm Akamai. Hong Kong’s blistering broadband speeds compare to a worldwide average of 18.4Mbps. The UK is number 12 on the list with average speeds of 36Mbps.
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