India ranks 24th out of 30 countries surveyed for broadband Internet experience

India is ranked 24th among 30 countries surveyed for broadband experience by Ovum, a technology research and advisory firm.

The study combined a consumer survey with quantitative market data on the fixed broadband market in 30 countries to measure consumer expectations of broadband experience.

Globally, Sweden scored the highest level of broadband experience (with a score of 88%) of the 30 countries researched.

India was ranked 24th among 30 countries with a score of 44%. Egypt is ranked 30th with a score of 30%.

The study also found that consumers expect a minimum of 10 Mbps download speeds from their broadband connections.

The definition of broadband Internet, however, differs from market to market. The US Federal Communications Commission defines broadband as Internet connections with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps, whereas the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) puts the minimum speed for broadband Internet at 512 kbps.