Jul 11, Kathmandu - Researchers in Japan have set a new world record by achieving an internet speed of 1.02 petabytes (1.02 million GB) per second. This speed is 3.5 times the average internet speed in the US and about 16 million times faster than Nepal's average speed of 63.55 Mbps.

At this speed, it can download the entire Netflix library in seconds and a 150GB video game like Warzone can be downloaded quickly. This achievement is being hailed as the beginning of a new era in data transfer, streaming, and connectivity, not just in Japan but around the world.

The technology was developed by scientists at Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). It uses advanced fiber optic technology and cutting-edge signal processing. At speeds 100,000 times faster than a typical home internet connection, it can download more than 10,000 ultra-high-definition 4K movies in seconds.

This technology can bring revolutionary changes to meet the growing demands of AI, IoT, and global digitization. Fast and reliable data transfer will enable unprecedented progress in areas such as smart cities, remote healthcare, and online education.

For example, hospitals can share large amounts of medical data in real time, enabling surgery or faster diagnosis. In smart cities, this technology will make traffic management, energy use, and security systems more efficient. At the same time, the speed of data transfer in global trade and communication will ensure a significant increase in productivity.

However, widespread implementation of this technology will require significant investment in multi-core fiber and advanced hardware adoption in existing networks. It will also be challenging to make it affordable for mass consumers and establish international standards.