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50 countries have faster 4G speeds than Wi-Fi speeds

The Philippines is one of them!

Published

November 26, 2018

Luigi Leonardo

Is Wi-Fi better than mobile data? To most people, the answer is a resounding yes. Even disregarding mobile data’s inherent cost, Wi-Fi is seemingly faster and better than the mobile alternative. This perceived truth finds its roots in the infancy of the smartphone industry.

However, new research suggests that Wi-Fi’s superiority might be at an end. Based on a recent research from OpenSignal, mobile data is finally earning the recognition it deserves. Thirty-three countries have average mobile data download speeds faster than Wi-Fi speeds. This prestigious pack is led by Australia, whose mobile data speeds are 13Mbps faster than its Wi-Fi speeds.

Image source: OpenSignal

Curiously, this group consists of territories from Europe, Central Asia, Africa, and South America. Southeast Asia is remarkably absent from this list. Only Myanmar (9.6Mbps faster) and Taiwan (1.6Mbps faster) represent the region. Even curiouser, the usual suspects are nowhere to be found. Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong, and USA have superior Wi-Fi speeds compared to mobile data speeds.

On their own, these results don’t present much of a revelation. The only surprise lies in the absence of more networked countries. However, OpenSignal’s research doesn’t stop there.

Instead of merely generalizing mobile data into one category, OpenSignal has also isolated 4G/LTE speeds from earlier variants, including 2G and 3G. The results are much more surprising.

Rather than the initial 33 countries, 50 countries have faster 4G/LTE speeds compared to Wi-Fi speeds. This tailored group is led by Lebanon, whose 4G/LTE speeds are 25MBps faster than Wi-Fi speeds. Besides the initial territories, Southeast Asia also enjoys more interpretation. Vietnam (2.9Mbps faster) and the Philippines (2Mbps faster) join Myanmar and Taiwan. This is a huge surprise; Southeast Asian countries have been notorious bottom feeders on internet speed lists.

Image source: OpenSignal

Of course, readers should note that the research does not factor in overall internet speeds. With that metric, the list takes on a more traditional slant.

Regardless, the research puts an optimistic note on the future of networking. The world is on the cusp of a 5G revolution. With the rise of mobile networking as a superior alternative, we are much readier for 5G networks than previously expected. For one, the Philippines will reportedly receive one of the earliest iterations of 5G networking. If the research’s predictions come true, then the world is headed in the right direction.

Enterprise

Global Connect Show Shenzhen empowers Chinese enterprises

Opportune time for new Chinese enterprises to go global

Published

June 2, 2026

GadgetMatch

The Global Connect Show Shenzhen 2026 (GCS SZ 2026) was successfully held on June 1 at China’s innovation hub.

More than 100 Chinese enterprises joined the event, encouraged to expand into international markets.

The program focused on three core pillars:

Chinese brand going global
Global channel connection
Dedicated “Into the Enterprise” series

China has developed a new generation of internationally competitive companies across various sectors, including:

consumer electronics
smart hardware
artificial intelligence
robotics

As these companies enter a new phase of going global, demand is growing for global communications, brand building, market trust, and localized business networks.

As such, the Global Connect Show is one of the platforms to be able to strengthen the relationship across enterprises, partners, business associations, and even media and influencers.

It is a significant window for innovative brands to enter global retail channels by building compelling brand narratives and developing strong localized operations.

This year’s GCS is the third staging of the show, which consistently aims to match Chinese brands with partners through a results-first approach. Such an approach includes hands-on product experiences, presentations, and one-on-one meetings.

Enterprise

New US-China ban might affect 75% of phones, laptops

Companies can no longer use Chinese labs to test their products.

Published

May 5, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

The United States is continuing its crusade against Chinese technology today. However, the target now isn’t a company from China but a method important to a lot of non-Chinese brands.

Today, via Reuters, the Federal Communications Commission (or FCC) has unanimously voted to prohibit companies from using Chinese labs to test their electronic devices if they are to be sold for use in the United States. Naturally, this includes smartphones and computers.

Notably, the prohibition doesn’t directly target Chinese brands. However, it will still affect a huge swath of the industry. The FCC estimates that around 75 percent of the entire market are devices tested in labs based in China.

This means that companies who wish to sell future products in the country must move their testing to labs in the United States or other countries that it deems secure. At its current iteration, the prohibition will not affect devices that already earned their certification prior. However, it might prevent them from getting recertified once their current one expires.

Now, the prohibition isn’t an absolute lock just yet. The FCC will allow the industry to submit comments about the proposal. But, with a unanimous vote from the FCC, companies might have to start looking for alternative testing sites if they want to stay operation in the United States.

Enterprise

OnePlus has reportedly merged with realme

Both brands were previously rumored for restructuring early this year.

Published

April 30, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

OnePlus has a problem. For a while now, rumors have swirled about the company’s dissolution. For their part, the company has continued to deny the reports, citing business as usual. Likely to their dismay, the reports just keep coming. Today, sources have hinted that OnePlus has merged with realme.

Back in January, it was rumored that OnePlus would be closing up shop this year. Since the company very quickly denied the rumors, the report hardly made waves. However, a suspected merger with realme is more difficult to debunk.

For one, realme is itself in a very interesting position. Also back in January, realme was reportedly moving back into being a sub-brand of OPPO. Coupled together with the OnePlus debacle, all this internal restructuring seems par for the course.

According to Digital Chat Station on Weibo, OnePlus and realme have already concluded the merger. The two brands have reportedly united their Chinese and international operations under one roof. Likewise, their marketing will be the same. Pete Lau will still be the main head for this new division.

As with anything of this nature, take this with a grain of salt. OPPO, OnePlus, and realme have not issued any official statements concerning a merger or a shutdown for any brand.