Internet traffic increased by 49% compared to before the spread of the new corona infection April 28 21:32
Internet traffic during the daytime on weekdays last week increased by up to 49% compared to before the spread of the new coronavirus infection, and it can be seen that the number of people who use the Internet at home has increased due to the restraint of going out.
According to NTT Communications, which provides Internet connection services, the amount of Internet traffic from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays last week increased by 7% compared to the previous week.
The amount of communication fluctuates depending on the time, but it is up to 49% compared to the week of February 25 before the influence of the spread of the new coronavirus became significant.
It can be seen that the number of people who use the Internet at home is increasing, as they are more likely to refrain from going out due to the expansion of the area covered by the declaration of emergency throughout the country.
On the other hand, the traffic volume on Saturdays, Sundays, and daytime on 25th and 26th of this month increased by up to 14% compared to the end of February, and decreased by 4% compared to the previous week.
It is said that the traffic volume during the daytime on weekdays is approaching the traffic volume at night peak time before the spread of infection, but the company is trying not to affect the overall service even if the traffic volume is twice as high as at night peak time. Is explained.
NTT Communications will also carefully watch how the communication volume changes over the consecutive holidays starting from the 2nd of next month.