Global data traffic to reach 59 exabytes in 2023
New Delhi: Global data traffic is expected to reach 59 exabytes in 2023, a significant increase of 23 per cent from 48 exabytes recorded in 2022, a report said on Friday. In simple terms, 59 exabytes represent the storage capacity of a staggering 460,625,000 smartphones, each equipped with 128 gigabytes of storage space. Data traffic reached approximately 6.4 exabytes in North America, 5.7 exabytes in India, and approximately 3.1 exabytes in Southern Europe. Also read- Pakistan’s stock market plunges due to uncertainty over election results According to the report of DE-CIX Internet Exchange, the global leader in data connectivity. One terabit per second is equal to one trillion bits per second. “Whether for email, artificial intelligence, data-based products, immersive Internet, or broadcasting global sports highlights – fast and secure connections on DE-CIX Internet exchanges are essential for our digital daily lives,” said CEO Ivo Ivanov. On DE-CIX. Also read- Global data traffic to reach 59 exabytes in 2023, which is equivalent to more than 46 crore smartphones. Advertisement This growth is attributed to the increasing use of Internet-based applications, which drives data traffic growth. The current total of 59 exabytes is equivalent to approximately 9.8 billion two-hour video streams, compared to 32 exabytes in 2020 and 38 exabytes in 2021. To provide perspective, this reflects every person on the planet watching more than two hours of continuous video streaming. Also read- Petrol and diesel prices are stable today in Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai on February 09, 2024. “This extraordinary milestone underlines the indispensable role of DE-CIX in facilitating the seamless flow of data across the digital landscape,” Sudhir said. Kunder, Chief Business Officer, DE-CIX India. The beginning and middle of 2023 saw a surge in demand for gaming services, while video conferencing saw regular use in the late spring and summer. The peaks in video streaming coincided with summer and winter.
