Nokia: Internet can cope with US and Europe lockdown surge

Although Internet traffic has increased across all regions, in particular as workers turn to data-heavy video conferencing apps, ‘networks seem to be handling these increases well’. — AFP Relaxnews

HELSINKI: Fears that Internet networks could buckle after millions of people went into coronavirus lockdown have proven unfounded, according to a report released Thursday which details huge surges in streaming and video conferencing in Europe and the US.

Analysts at network equipment maker Nokia studied usage data from Nokia-supplied networks for the week of March 23, just after stringent restrictions were imposed across Europe and the United States to try and curb the spread of the new coronavirus.