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This is a sortable list of broadband internet connection speed by country, ranked by Speedtest.net data for March 2024, [1] and with M-Lab data for June 2023 [2] Country/Territory Median
On 16 June 2009, the government announced an extension of the programme until March 2013 and enhancement of speed up to 1 Mbit/s. Access speeds were increased to 1 Mbit/s in 2008, and 2 Mbit/s in 2009. [1] In September 2009, M1 Limited acquired local connectivity provider, Qala Singapore, taking over QMax's Wireless@SG service. [2]
Each test measures the data rate for the download direction, i.e. from the server to the user computer, and the upload data rate, i.e. from the user's computer to the server. The tests are performed within the user's web browser or within mobile apps. As of 17 February 2024, over 52.3 billion Internet speed tests have been completed. [8]
Internet access is readily available in Singapore, with a connectivity rate of over 99%. Surveys have also indicated a significant emotional connectedness between Singaporeans with their internet access. [2] In August 2018, Ookla's tests determined that Singapore's broadband speed of 181.47 Mbit/s is the highest in the world. [3]
Singapore is ranked first worldwide for the ease of doing business by the World Bank for 2012, consecutively for 7 years. [5] Singapore is ranked the #1 most competitive country in the world. [6] Singapore is the 14th most expensive city in the world to spend a night in. [7] The Economist: Where-to-be-born Index 2013, ranked 6 out of 111 countries
In January 1997 in the lead-up to the deregulation of the telecommunications industry in Singapore, MobileOne offered a free trial of its cellular service to build market share. [4] On 1 April 1997, MobileOne was officially allowed to conduct business as a mobile phone operator. [5] By June 1998, the company had a valuation of $1 billion . [6]
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The Smart Nation was an initiative launched by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 24 November 2014. [3] In financial year 2017, the government had set aside $2.4 billion to support the initiative, [4] which involves the government purchasing services from technology startups rather than offering grants to support them. [5]