You Could Save Up to Two Full Days a Year With a Faster Network
TECH NEWS – The spread, accessibility, and speed of the internet improve people’s access to education, healthcare, and public services, reduce the digital divide, and allow more people to engage in social and community life, which is increasingly taking place in digital spaces. With ever more accessible and versatile online services, people are performing a growing variety of activities and spending more time on the internet. So much so, in fact, that today a fast mobile connection lets us download a 10 GB movie faster than a USB stick would hit the ground if dropped from a plane.
In recent years, mobile internet has not only become faster, but noticeably more user-friendly. Yettel took a closer look at the numbers and illustrated through everyday situations just how much time an average user can save by connecting to a reliable, high-speed mobile network.
Anyone who regularly sends or downloads large files—such as videos, games, updates, or documents—knows that waiting can easily stretch into long minutes. A typical 500 MB file takes just under half a minute to download on a fast connection. On a slower one, that same task could exceed three minutes. If you do just one such download a day, the faster connection adds up to one and a half hours saved per month—time that could be spent enjoying a longer lunch break or simply paying attention to yourself instead of the network.
Video Calls That Actually Connect
Whether it’s a family video call or a crucial online meeting, no one enjoys frozen screens, audio glitches, or having to reconnect mid-call. Over the course of a 30-minute call, you could lose 2–3 minutes due to connection issues—something much less likely with a fast, stable mobile network. Just a few calls per week could mean an extra hour of saved time and peace each month.
4K video content is increasingly popular not just in our living rooms but on our phones as well. But high resolution doesn’t come without demands—if bandwidth is lacking, buffering, stuttering, and delays quickly kill the experience. On a fast connection, the video starts instantly with no waiting, assuming everything’s running smoothly on the streaming provider’s end too. If you stream 4–5 times a week, that adds up to several minutes of buffering time saved monthly—perhaps a small gain in theory, but a major boost in viewing comfort and enjoyment.
Online Gaming With Fast Reactions and No Lag
In today’s world of competitive multiplayer gaming, fast reaction times are essential for winning. A stable network doesn’t just reduce lag; it also keeps you from being kicked off the server or missing key moments. You remain in full control of your character—no more blaming network lag. A reliable connection with lower ping could mean 30 extra minutes of gameplay per month and countless first-place finishes in your favorite battle royale.
But the action doesn’t always start on the battlefield—sometimes it’s the downloads that determine whether you’ll be gaming at all. When a new season begins or a highly anticipated game drops, it’s not uncommon to face 50–100 GB of updates. On a slow connection, that can take up to half a day. A fast mobile network, however, gives you that time back—so your evening is spent playing, not staring at a loading screen.
A classic travel dilemma: a parent’s mobile data plan being shared by the whole family. Multiple devices, many needs. A faster connection makes a big difference—you don’t have to compromise when the kid wants to watch videos while the parents rely on GPS navigation. Fewer disruptions, fewer reconnections—making the entire trip smoother for everyone.
Calculations show that an active user—someone who watches videos, downloads files, makes video calls, and uses a hotspot—can save 3–4 hours per month simply by using a faster and more reliable mobile network. That’s not just time saved in numbers, but also in the form of peace, enjoyment, and flexibility that a well-chosen network can deliver.
A Network Built With Purpose
Yettel now offers high-speed 5G service through more than 1,000 base stations across Hungary. According to nationwide average speed data from szelessav.net and Ookla, Yettel runs the fastest mobile network in the country.
Does the speed of a mobile network really matter? The above makes it clear that the answer is a resounding yes—especially when speed turns into real-world advantages. Yettel believes that the value of technology becomes truly meaningful when it makes everyday life smoother. Their national advertising campaign is based on this very mindset: drawing from real-life situations to show why fast connectivity matters.
Source: Yettel
