In an exciting revelation, Bharti Airtel has emerged as the undisputed leader in mobile live video streaming experience in India, especially in the run-up to the ICC World Cup 2023. According to a comprehensive report by Opensignal, Airtel users have been treated to exceptional network performance and lightning-fast upload speeds at the stadiums hosting the prestigious cricket event.
The ICC World Cup, scheduled to begin on October 5th, has set the stage for fierce competition, not just among the participating cricket teams but also among Indian mobile operators striving to provide the best possible network experience to their users. Opensignal’s extensive assessment covered mobile network performance across all the stadiums hosting the tournament, as well as the 40 largest cities in India by population. The goal was to gauge the performance of Indian mobile operators, and the results are impressive, especially in Airtel’s favor.
When it comes to 5G network performance, Bharti Airtel stood out as the clear winner, providing users with a superior experience when using voice apps. Let’s delve into the report’s key findings.
Mobile Live Streaming Experience: Airtel Takes the Lead
According to Opensignal’s report, Airtel delivered the best quality of mobile live video streaming experience in the majority of the 40 cities studied. This top-notch performance extended to both overall Live Video Experience and 5G Live Video Experience.
Speed Reigns Supreme at ICC World Cup 2023 Stadiums
Speed is of the essence when it comes to enjoying live sports events on your mobile device. In the case of Airtel, they excelled in this aspect. The report reveals that Airtel provided overall download speeds of 30.5 Mbps and blistering 5G download speeds of 274.5 Mbps. Moreover, Airtel dominated the upload speeds with 6.6 Mbps in the overall category and a staggering 26.3 Mbps for 5G. These upload speeds were 5.2 percent higher than Jio and 13 percent higher than Vodafone Idea.
The key to Airtel’s exceptional 5G upload speeds lies in their use of the 2100 MHz band for uplink, which offers extensive coverage and capacity. On the other hand, the 3500 MHz (C-Band) acts as the workhorse layer for delivering speedy 5G downloads.
Availability and Experience Score: Airtel Users Rejoice
Airtel users enjoyed the luxury of being connected to a superior mobile network 98.6 percent of the time, and a remarkable 20.7 percent of their time included a 5G signal within the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 stadiums in India. In the Voice Apps Experience category, Airtel achieved a score of 78.2 out of 100, with an even more impressive 83.3 in 5G Voice App Experience.
Mobile Experience Across India’s Top 40 Cities: Airtel Leads the Way
Airtel’s dominance extended beyond the stadiums. In the overall Live Video Experience category, Airtel emerged as the leader in 23 out of the 40 cities, outperforming its competitors in nine cities. In comparison, Jio topped the list in 22 cities, leading in nine, and Vi claimed victory in 15 cities, surpassing every major operator in two (Lucknow and Mumbai).
5G Live Video Experience: Airtel’s Unbeatable Performance
For the 5G Live Video Experience, Airtel took center stage. According to the report, Airtel led the way, providing users with the best 5G live video streaming experience in 36 out of 40 cities. In 11 of these cities, Airtel left Jio trailing behind. Notable cities where Airtel shone include Aurangabad, Indore, Jaipur, Nagpur, Nashik, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune, and Vasai Virar.
The data for this impressive analysis was collected from March 1, 2023, to August 28, 2023, by Opensignal. All data was collected within 1000 meters of stadium coordinates, ensuring that the findings accurately represent the network performance during the lead-up to the ICC World Cup.
