Ookla Analyzes 5G Performance at Maha Kumbh Mela!
– 5G outperformed 4G even during peak congestion. – 5G download speeds dropped from 259.67 Mbps to 151.09 Mbps at peak but recovered to 206.82 Mbps. – 4G speeds ranged between 13.38 Mbps and 21.68 Mbps, making 5G at least 9x faster.
– Jio led with 201.87 Mbps, followed by Airtel at 165.23 Mbps. – Jio had 83.9% 5G availability, almost twice Airtel’s 42.4%, ensuring better coverage. – 5G reduced browsing and video playback delays, enhancing user experience.
– Jio & Airtel 5G page load times: 1.99 sec, while 4G was slower (2.40–2.70 sec). – 5G video start times: 1.79 sec, ensuring faster streaming. – 5G delivered smoother connectivity under heavy network load.