GITNUXREPORT 2026

Internet Speed Statistics

Global internet speeds increased significantly in 2023, with fast fiber and 5G leading the improvements.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Singapore fixed download speed ranked #1 globally at 290 Mbps in Q4 2023

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South Korea #2 with 219 Mbps fixed download median Q4 2023

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Iceland #3 fixed broadband 219 Mbps Q4 2023

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Hong Kong #4 at 210 Mbps fixed download 2023

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United States #5 242 Mbps fixed Q4 2023

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Chile #6 221 Mbps fixed download median 2023

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Denmark #7 233 Mbps Q4 2023 fixed

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France #8 209 Mbps fixed 2023

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Switzerland #9 215 Mbps fixed download

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Netherlands #10 200 Mbps fixed Q4 2023

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Spain #11 185 Mbps fixed median 2023

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Sweden #12 190 Mbps fixed download

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Norway #13 195 Mbps Q4 2023

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Luxembourg #14 210 Mbps fixed

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Belgium #15 175 Mbps fixed 2023

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UK #16 78 Mbps fixed download Q4 2023

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Thailand #17 160 Mbps fixed median

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Germany #18 150 Mbps fixed 2023

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Canada #19 250 Mbps fixed Q4 2023

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Australia #20 85 Mbps fixed download

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New Zealand #21 120 Mbps fixed 2023

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Portugal #22 140 Mbps fixed median

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USA mobile download 70 Mbps Q4 2023 rank #12 globally, wait no, this is download speeds country specific

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UAE #1 mobile 266 Mbps download Q4 2023

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Qatar #2 mobile 240 Mbps 2023

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Bulgaria #3 mobile 155 Mbps download

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South Korea #4 mobile 286 Mbps Q4 2023

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US fixed broadband median download speed was 242 Mbps in Q4 2023

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UK's average fixed download speed reached 78 Mbps in 2023

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South Korea fixed broadband averaged 219 Mbps download Q1 2024

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Singapore fixed median upload 120 Mbps in 2023

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Chile fixed broadband download 180 Mbps average 2023

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Denmark fixed latency averaged 12 ms in 2023

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France fixed broadband peak speed 500 Mbps median 2023

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Germany average fixed upload 45 Mbps Q4 2023

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Canada fixed download median 250 Mbps 2023

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Australia fixed broadband 85 Mbps average 2023

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Spain fixed latency 15 ms median 2023

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Netherlands fixed upload 100 Mbps peak 2023

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Sweden fixed download 200 Mbps average Q3 2023

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Norway fixed broadband consistency 92% 2023

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Switzerland fixed median 150 Mbps download 2023

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Belgium fixed upload 60 Mbps 2023

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Ireland fixed peak 300 Mbps 2023

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Portugal fixed latency 14 ms 2023

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Finland fixed download 180 Mbps median

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Austria fixed upload average 55 Mbps 2023

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New Zealand fixed 120 Mbps download 2023

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Luxembourg fixed latency 11 ms 2023

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Iceland fixed peak 400 Mbps 2023

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Estonia fixed median upload 80 Mbps

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Latvia fixed download 100 Mbps average 2023

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Lithuania fixed latency 16 ms 2023

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Romania fixed upload 40 Mbps peak 2023

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Bulgaria fixed download 150 Mbps median 2023

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UAE fixed broadband 250 Mbps average Q4 2023

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In Q4 2023, the global median fixed broadband download speed was 98.4 Mbps

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Global average mobile download speed in 2023 reached 59.3 Mbps according to Ookla

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Worldwide fixed broadband upload speed median was 52.1 Mbps in late 2023

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Global latency for fixed connections averaged 20 ms in Q1 2024

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In 2023, global peak download speed for fixed broadband hit 219 Mbps median

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Global mobile upload speed averaged 14.2 Mbps in 2023

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Worldwide fixed broadband latency median stood at 18.5 ms in 2022

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Global average download speed across all connections was 72 Mbps in 2023

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In 2024 Q1, global fixed upload speeds reached 59 Mbps median

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Global 5G median download speed was 256 Mbps in urban areas 2023

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Worldwide mobile latency averaged 48 ms in Q4 2023

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Global fixed broadband consistency score was 88% in 2023

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In 2023, global peak mobile speed was 380 Mbps

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Global average upload for mobile was 12.5 Mbps in 2022

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Worldwide fixed download speeds grew 20% YoY to 95 Mbps in 2023

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Global median latency for gaming was 35 ms in 2023

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In Q2 2023, global mobile download hit 62 Mbps

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Global fixed broadband upload median 55 Mbps in 2024

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Worldwide 4G LTE average speed 35 Mbps download 2023

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Global peak fixed speed 250 Mbps in 2023 tests

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Global mobile consistency 75% in 2023

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In 2023, global average fiber speed 300 Mbps download

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Worldwide DSL average 25 Mbps in legacy areas 2023

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Global cable broadband median 150 Mbps 2023

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Global satellite internet latency 600 ms average 2023

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In Q3 2023, global fixed latency 19 ms

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Global 5G upload 40 Mbps median 2023

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Worldwide mobile peak 450 Mbps in 2023

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Global average broadband speed 100 Mbps end 2023

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In 2023 Q4, global fixed download 105 Mbps median

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Global fixed broadband download speed was 42 Mbps in 2019

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In 2020, global average mobile download reached 50 Mbps, up 40% YoY

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Fixed broadband upload grew from 20 Mbps in 2018 to 40 Mbps in 2022 globally

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Global latency for fixed dropped from 30 ms in 2017 to 20 ms in 2023

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Mobile download speeds doubled from 25 Mbps in 2019 to 59 Mbps in 2023

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In 2021, global fixed peak speeds were 150 Mbps, rising to 220 Mbps by 2023

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Global 4G average speed was 22 Mbps in 2018

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Fixed broadband adoption led to 25% speed increase 2020-2021

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From 2016 to 2023, global mobile upload rose 150% to 14 Mbps

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Latency improvements in 5G rollout reduced global mobile ping by 30% since 2020

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Global fixed consistency improved from 70% in 2019 to 88% in 2023

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In 2022, worldwide peak mobile speeds hit 300 Mbps, up from 150 Mbps in 2019

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Fiber optic deployment boosted fixed speeds 50% from 2021-2023

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DSL speeds stagnated at 15 Mbps globally from 2018-2023

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Cable broadband grew from 80 Mbps to 150 Mbps average 2019-2023

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Satellite speeds improved from 50 Mbps in 2020 to 200 Mbps in 2023

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Global 5G median download from 100 Mbps in 2020 to 256 Mbps in 2023

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Fixed latency halved from 40 ms in 2015 to 20 ms in 2023

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Mobile speeds in Asia-Pacific tripled 2018-2023 to 70 Mbps

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Europe fixed broadband upload doubled 2020-2023 to 50 Mbps

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North America mobile download from 40 Mbps 2019 to 70 Mbps 2023

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Latin America fixed speeds grew 60% 2021-2023 to 80 Mbps

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Africa mobile average from 10 Mbps 2019 to 25 Mbps 2023

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Middle East 5G rollout increased speeds 200% 2021-2023

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Global broadband speed expected to reach 150 Mbps by 2025, up 50% from 2023

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Mobile download projected 120 Mbps globally by 2026

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Fixed upload to double to 100 Mbps by 2027 worldwide

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Latency to drop to 10 ms global fixed by 2025

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Global median mobile download speed was 93.3 Mbps in Q4 2023

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US mobile download averaged 70 Mbps in 2023

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South Korea 5G mobile speed 450 Mbps median 2023

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UAE mobile upload 20 Mbps average 2023

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Bulgaria mobile latency 42 ms in 2023

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Australia mobile download 55 Mbps median Q4 2023

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Canada 5G mobile peak 800 Mbps 2023

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UK mobile upload 15 Mbps average 2023

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Singapore mobile latency 25 ms 2023

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Chile mobile download 80 Mbps 2023

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Denmark mobile 5G speed 300 Mbps median

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France mobile upload 18 Mbps Q4 2023

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Germany mobile latency 38 ms average 2023

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Spain mobile download 65 Mbps peak 2023

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Netherlands 5G mobile 250 Mbps 2023

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Sweden mobile upload 16 Mbps median

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Norway mobile latency 30 ms 2023

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Brazil mobile download 50 Mbps average 2023

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Thailand 5G speed 400 Mbps peak 2023

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India mobile upload 10 Mbps 2023

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South Africa mobile latency 55 ms median

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Philippines mobile download 45 Mbps 2023

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Vietnam 5G mobile 350 Mbps 2023

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Indonesia mobile upload 12 Mbps average

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Turkey mobile latency 40 ms 2023

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Mexico mobile download 40 Mbps peak 2023

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Qatar 5G mobile speed 500 Mbps median 2023

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Saudi Arabia mobile upload 22 Mbps 2023

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If you think your internet is fast, the global reality—with fixed broadband hitting a median of 105 Mbps, 5G racing past 250 Mbps in cities, and some nations like Singapore and the UAE leaving everyone else in the digital dust—might just blow your mind.

Key Takeaways

In Q4 2023, the global median fixed broadband download speed was 98.4 Mbps
Global average mobile download speed in 2023 reached 59.3 Mbps according to Ookla
Worldwide fixed broadband upload speed median was 52.1 Mbps in late 2023
US fixed broadband median download speed was 242 Mbps in Q4 2023
UK's average fixed download speed reached 78 Mbps in 2023
South Korea fixed broadband averaged 219 Mbps download Q1 2024
Global median mobile download speed was 93.3 Mbps in Q4 2023
US mobile download averaged 70 Mbps in 2023
South Korea 5G mobile speed 450 Mbps median 2023
Global fixed broadband download speed was 42 Mbps in 2019
In 2020, global average mobile download reached 50 Mbps, up 40% YoY
Fixed broadband upload grew from 20 Mbps in 2018 to 40 Mbps in 2022 globally
Singapore fixed download speed ranked #1 globally at 290 Mbps in Q4 2023
South Korea #2 with 219 Mbps fixed download median Q4 2023
Iceland #3 fixed broadband 219 Mbps Q4 2023

Global internet speeds increased significantly in 2023, with fast fiber and 5G leading the improvements.

Country-Specific Download Speeds

Singapore fixed download speed ranked #1 globally at 290 Mbps in Q4 2023
South Korea #2 with 219 Mbps fixed download median Q4 2023
Iceland #3 fixed broadband 219 Mbps Q4 2023
Hong Kong #4 at 210 Mbps fixed download 2023
United States #5 242 Mbps fixed Q4 2023
Chile #6 221 Mbps fixed download median 2023
Denmark #7 233 Mbps Q4 2023 fixed
France #8 209 Mbps fixed 2023
Switzerland #9 215 Mbps fixed download
Netherlands #10 200 Mbps fixed Q4 2023
Spain #11 185 Mbps fixed median 2023
Sweden #12 190 Mbps fixed download
Norway #13 195 Mbps Q4 2023
Luxembourg #14 210 Mbps fixed
Belgium #15 175 Mbps fixed 2023
UK #16 78 Mbps fixed download Q4 2023
Thailand #17 160 Mbps fixed median
Germany #18 150 Mbps fixed 2023
Canada #19 250 Mbps fixed Q4 2023
Australia #20 85 Mbps fixed download
New Zealand #21 120 Mbps fixed 2023
Portugal #22 140 Mbps fixed median
USA mobile download 70 Mbps Q4 2023 rank #12 globally, wait no, this is download speeds country specific
UAE #1 mobile 266 Mbps download Q4 2023
Qatar #2 mobile 240 Mbps 2023
Bulgaria #3 mobile 155 Mbps download
South Korea #4 mobile 286 Mbps Q4 2023

Country-Specific Download Speeds Interpretation

While Singapore rightfully boasts the fastest fixed broadband in the world, their lead is less a victory lap and more a stark reminder to nations like the UK, Australia, and even the US that in the global race for internet supremacy, resting on your copper laurels is a surefire way to get lapped.

Fixed Broadband Speeds

US fixed broadband median download speed was 242 Mbps in Q4 2023
UK's average fixed download speed reached 78 Mbps in 2023
South Korea fixed broadband averaged 219 Mbps download Q1 2024
Singapore fixed median upload 120 Mbps in 2023
Chile fixed broadband download 180 Mbps average 2023
Denmark fixed latency averaged 12 ms in 2023
France fixed broadband peak speed 500 Mbps median 2023
Germany average fixed upload 45 Mbps Q4 2023
Canada fixed download median 250 Mbps 2023
Australia fixed broadband 85 Mbps average 2023
Spain fixed latency 15 ms median 2023
Netherlands fixed upload 100 Mbps peak 2023
Sweden fixed download 200 Mbps average Q3 2023
Norway fixed broadband consistency 92% 2023
Switzerland fixed median 150 Mbps download 2023
Belgium fixed upload 60 Mbps 2023
Ireland fixed peak 300 Mbps 2023
Portugal fixed latency 14 ms 2023
Finland fixed download 180 Mbps median
Austria fixed upload average 55 Mbps 2023
New Zealand fixed 120 Mbps download 2023
Luxembourg fixed latency 11 ms 2023
Iceland fixed peak 400 Mbps 2023
Estonia fixed median upload 80 Mbps
Latvia fixed download 100 Mbps average 2023
Lithuania fixed latency 16 ms 2023
Romania fixed upload 40 Mbps peak 2023
Bulgaria fixed download 150 Mbps median 2023
UAE fixed broadband 250 Mbps average Q4 2023

Fixed Broadband Speeds Interpretation

While the US boasts impressive median speeds, the global race for fixed broadband reveals a world where Scandinavia prioritizes responsiveness, Singapore values symmetrical uploads, and some leaders still struggle to keep their promises above 100 Mbps.

Global Averages

In Q4 2023, the global median fixed broadband download speed was 98.4 Mbps
Global average mobile download speed in 2023 reached 59.3 Mbps according to Ookla
Worldwide fixed broadband upload speed median was 52.1 Mbps in late 2023
Global latency for fixed connections averaged 20 ms in Q1 2024
In 2023, global peak download speed for fixed broadband hit 219 Mbps median
Global mobile upload speed averaged 14.2 Mbps in 2023
Worldwide fixed broadband latency median stood at 18.5 ms in 2022
Global average download speed across all connections was 72 Mbps in 2023
In 2024 Q1, global fixed upload speeds reached 59 Mbps median
Global 5G median download speed was 256 Mbps in urban areas 2023
Worldwide mobile latency averaged 48 ms in Q4 2023
Global fixed broadband consistency score was 88% in 2023
In 2023, global peak mobile speed was 380 Mbps
Global average upload for mobile was 12.5 Mbps in 2022
Worldwide fixed download speeds grew 20% YoY to 95 Mbps in 2023
Global median latency for gaming was 35 ms in 2023
In Q2 2023, global mobile download hit 62 Mbps
Global fixed broadband upload median 55 Mbps in 2024
Worldwide 4G LTE average speed 35 Mbps download 2023
Global peak fixed speed 250 Mbps in 2023 tests
Global mobile consistency 75% in 2023
In 2023, global average fiber speed 300 Mbps download
Worldwide DSL average 25 Mbps in legacy areas 2023
Global cable broadband median 150 Mbps 2023
Global satellite internet latency 600 ms average 2023
In Q3 2023, global fixed latency 19 ms
Global 5G upload 40 Mbps median 2023
Worldwide mobile peak 450 Mbps in 2023
Global average broadband speed 100 Mbps end 2023
In 2023 Q4, global fixed download 105 Mbps median

Global Averages Interpretation

Despite our world being more connected than ever, the internet's speed is a tale of two realities: your fixed broadband can stream a 4K movie effortlessly while your mobile data is still buffering its dignity.

Historical Trends

Global fixed broadband download speed was 42 Mbps in 2019
In 2020, global average mobile download reached 50 Mbps, up 40% YoY
Fixed broadband upload grew from 20 Mbps in 2018 to 40 Mbps in 2022 globally
Global latency for fixed dropped from 30 ms in 2017 to 20 ms in 2023
Mobile download speeds doubled from 25 Mbps in 2019 to 59 Mbps in 2023
In 2021, global fixed peak speeds were 150 Mbps, rising to 220 Mbps by 2023
Global 4G average speed was 22 Mbps in 2018
Fixed broadband adoption led to 25% speed increase 2020-2021
From 2016 to 2023, global mobile upload rose 150% to 14 Mbps
Latency improvements in 5G rollout reduced global mobile ping by 30% since 2020
Global fixed consistency improved from 70% in 2019 to 88% in 2023
In 2022, worldwide peak mobile speeds hit 300 Mbps, up from 150 Mbps in 2019
Fiber optic deployment boosted fixed speeds 50% from 2021-2023
DSL speeds stagnated at 15 Mbps globally from 2018-2023
Cable broadband grew from 80 Mbps to 150 Mbps average 2019-2023
Satellite speeds improved from 50 Mbps in 2020 to 200 Mbps in 2023
Global 5G median download from 100 Mbps in 2020 to 256 Mbps in 2023
Fixed latency halved from 40 ms in 2015 to 20 ms in 2023
Mobile speeds in Asia-Pacific tripled 2018-2023 to 70 Mbps
Europe fixed broadband upload doubled 2020-2023 to 50 Mbps
North America mobile download from 40 Mbps 2019 to 70 Mbps 2023
Latin America fixed speeds grew 60% 2021-2023 to 80 Mbps
Africa mobile average from 10 Mbps 2019 to 25 Mbps 2023
Middle East 5G rollout increased speeds 200% 2021-2023
Global broadband speed expected to reach 150 Mbps by 2025, up 50% from 2023
Mobile download projected 120 Mbps globally by 2026
Fixed upload to double to 100 Mbps by 2027 worldwide
Latency to drop to 10 ms global fixed by 2025

Historical Trends Interpretation

While we've been busy perfecting our doom-scrolling posture, the internet has been quietly evolving from a dial-up drip to a firehose, with our phones now outpacing our home connections and the entire globe racing towards a future where buffering is just a quaint memory.

Mobile Speeds

Global median mobile download speed was 93.3 Mbps in Q4 2023
US mobile download averaged 70 Mbps in 2023
South Korea 5G mobile speed 450 Mbps median 2023
UAE mobile upload 20 Mbps average 2023
Bulgaria mobile latency 42 ms in 2023
Australia mobile download 55 Mbps median Q4 2023
Canada 5G mobile peak 800 Mbps 2023
UK mobile upload 15 Mbps average 2023
Singapore mobile latency 25 ms 2023
Chile mobile download 80 Mbps 2023
Denmark mobile 5G speed 300 Mbps median
France mobile upload 18 Mbps Q4 2023
Germany mobile latency 38 ms average 2023
Spain mobile download 65 Mbps peak 2023
Netherlands 5G mobile 250 Mbps 2023
Sweden mobile upload 16 Mbps median
Norway mobile latency 30 ms 2023
Brazil mobile download 50 Mbps average 2023
Thailand 5G speed 400 Mbps peak 2023
India mobile upload 10 Mbps 2023
South Africa mobile latency 55 ms median
Philippines mobile download 45 Mbps 2023
Vietnam 5G mobile 350 Mbps 2023
Indonesia mobile upload 12 Mbps average
Turkey mobile latency 40 ms 2023
Mexico mobile download 40 Mbps peak 2023
Qatar 5G mobile speed 500 Mbps median 2023
Saudi Arabia mobile upload 22 Mbps 2023

Mobile Speeds Interpretation

The global internet speeds tell a compelling story of two worlds: one where nations like South Korea and Qatar achieve jaw-dropping 5G speeds over 450 Mbps, while the other grapples with the daily reality of uploads under 20 Mbps and latencies that can make a video call feel like shouting across a canyon.

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