Based on Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, which ranks Internet speeds around the world, the global average mobile download speeds have grown 30.1 percent over the past year, while the mobile upload speed rose 38.9 percent over the same time. Meanwhile, the latest ranking (November 2017) also shows a 31.6 percent global speed growth for fixed broadband downloads along with a 25.9 percent increase for broadband upload speeds.

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The new cabinet of Joko Widodo is advised to further develop Indonesia’s Internet industry as enhanced Internet connectivity across the vast archipelago will result in higher economic growth. Internet has become such a vital communication channel in governance, business and private lives that a direct link to economic growth is detectable. Recently, an official at Indonesia’s Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) said that with every ten percent growth in number of Internet users, the economy expands by an additional 1.2-1.4 percent.

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In the current day and age, having a digital footprint is a must for any business. With remote work and further reaching customers on digital platforms, high internet speed is no longer a luxury. It has become an essential component of running any business. The returns of investing in a good internet speed are many. However, the most crucial impact of it can be witnessed in terms of boosting the productivity and efficiency of an organization. Here is how investing in a good internet speed can benefit your business.

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