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Pakistan Ranks Among Affordable Countries For Internet Costs In 2025

  • October 6, 2025
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Pakistan has been ranked among the more affordable countries in the world for broadband internet in 2025, with the average cost of fixed internet recorded at $0.53 per Mbps. The study, compiled by We Are Social, places Pakistan below the global average of $0.42 per Mbps but still in a competitive position compared to several regional and international markets. This finding comes at a time when digital connectivity is seen as an essential factor for economic growth, online services, and nationwide digital adoption.

The country’s relatively lower pricing compared to markets such as Canada ($0.66), South Africa ($0.50), and Nigeria ($0.72) highlights progress in Pakistan’s telecom landscape, where competition among operators and ongoing investments in fiber infrastructure have started to influence affordability. However, Pakistan still faces challenges in improving overall quality of service and ensuring consistent speeds across both urban and rural regions. As the demand for data continues to rise, industry experts point to infrastructure expansion and regulatory reforms as key factors that could further improve accessibility and affordability in the years ahead.

Globally, the United Arab Emirates stands at the top of the ranking with the most expensive internet cost of $4.31 per Mbps, followed by Ghana at $2.58 and Switzerland at $2.07. Several African and European markets, such as Kenya ($1.54) and Germany ($1.04), also fall into the higher-cost category, reflecting limited competition or expensive infrastructure models. These figures underline the wide disparities between countries where broadband is treated as a premium service and those where competitive dynamics drive down costs.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Eastern Europe offers some of the cheapest broadband services globally. Romania leads with just $0.01 per Mbps, while Russia ($0.02) and Poland ($0.03) also demonstrate the impact of competitive telecom policies and government-driven digital investment. In Asia, countries like Vietnam, China, and South Korea stand out for delivering reliable internet at prices as low as $0.05 per Mbps. The United States, often a benchmark for Western economies, is positioned at $0.08 per Mbps, with Japan and France also recording below-average prices.

For Pakistan, being ranked among affordable internet markets reflects a gradual but important shift in its digital ecosystem. While costs remain higher than those in highly competitive Eastern European and Asian economies, Pakistan’s placement indicates progress in making broadband accessible to a broader segment of its population. Industry analysts note that further policy focus on expanding fiber, encouraging competition, and addressing service gaps will be critical for maintaining affordability and supporting the government’s wider digitalization objectives.

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