Maldives has highest internet speed in the world, President Nasheed tells South Korea

Maldives has highest internet speed in the world, President Nasheed told South Korean officials last week. President Nasheed said Dhiraagu recently introduced 10 mbps making the internet speed in Maldives the highest in the world.

"Dhiraagu recently introduced 10 mbps. The actual speed for that package is 512 kbps, making internet speed in Maldives the highest in the world," President Nasheed told South Korean government officials and businessmen.

President Nasheed told South Koreans Maldives was ready to transfer technology and knowledge to assist South Korea in having higher internet speeds.

MDP and well-wishers gathered at Jumhooree Maidhan to congratulate President Nasheed on his return from South Korea.

"We are dancing with joy because Maldives has highest internet speed in the world," said Ali Futha, waving a yellow MDP flag. Ali Futha voted for President Gayoom for five terms but decided to become "Wathan Edhey Gothah" in the last election. He has been a frequent visitor to MDP haruge ever since November 11, 2008. President Nasheed is considering to appoint Ali Futha to the Board of a new company, Ali Futha said, waving his yellow flag.