Ookla, the company behind the widely used internet speed test service, has released its latest global report evaluating mobile and fixed broadband internet providers, including those operating in Pakistan. Based on millions of consumer-initiated tests and quality of experience metrics collected between January and June 2025, the report highlights the performance of leading mobile operators across the country. The findings offer a clear picture of which providers are currently delivering the fastest and most reliable connectivity to Pakistani users.
For mobile networks, Jazz retained the top spot during the first half of 2025 with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 56.52. This score reflects a combination of performance indicators, including download and upload speeds, web browsing capabilities, and video streaming quality, all designed to assess the end-user experience comprehensively. Ufone secured second place with a score of 49.97, while Zong ranked third with 41.21. Telenor trailed behind the rest, posting a score of 36.45. These rankings illustrate the competitive state of Pakistan’s mobile market and highlight the different levels of service quality currently available to consumers.
The report also breaks down performance by city, with Faisalabad emerging as the fastest among Pakistan’s largest urban centers, recording a median mobile download speed of 24.45 Mbps. Lahore followed as the second fastest city, while Multan secured third place. On the other hand, Quetta reported the lowest median speed at 19.37 Mbps, with Sialkot and Karachi only slightly ahead. Across all ten surveyed cities, Jazz consistently provided the fastest speeds, reinforcing its lead at the national level. These results indicate varying levels of network investment and infrastructure performance across urban areas, which directly impact user experience.
On a regional level, Punjab topped the list for fastest median mobile download speeds with 22.1 Mbps, followed by Sindh and Islamabad Capital Territory. At the bottom of the ranking, Azad Jammu and Kashmir recorded the slowest speeds at 11.22 Mbps, with the Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa just ahead. Throughout these five regions, Jazz maintained its position as the fastest mobile service provider, further solidifying its lead in both regional and national comparisons. Ookla’s report underscores the continued need for robust infrastructure investment to ensure consistent service quality across all parts of Pakistan, as users in different regions and cities still experience widely varying connectivity levels.
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