According to Akamai, South Korea is well ahead of the pack when it comes to fast internet. With an average connection speed of 26.3 Mbps, 10 more than the U.S., no country even comes close. The UK has even less to shout about than the States, with a paltry 14.9 Mbps. For an advanced country with a small geographical area to cover, you would be excused for expecting to see the island nation significantly higher up in the rankings.