Qatar ranks high globally in mobile internet speed

Doha: In the ever evolving landscape of global connectivity, Qatar has once again solidified its position as a world leader in mobile internet speeds,...

Doha: In the ever-evolving landscape of global connectivity, Qatar has once again solidified its position as a world leader in mobile internet speeds, as reported by the Speedtest Global Index by Ookla.

The index, which compiles data from millions of user-initiated tests across the globe, ranks countries based on median mobile and fixed broadband speeds. As per the latest report, Qatar holds the second spot globally for mobile internet speeds, a testament to its cutting-edge telecommunications infrastructure and strategic investments in 5G technology. This achievement underscores Qatar’s commitment to becoming a digital hub, aligning with its ambitious Qatar National Vision 2030.

According to the latest report, the median download speed in Qatar was 517.44 Mbps while the upload speed was 32.95 Mbps, with a latency of 18 ms.

These figures highlight Qatar’s sustained leadership in mobile connectivity, driven by strategic investments in 5G technology.

The deployment of 5G networks by national operators like Ooredoo and Vodafone has been pivotal. Ooredoo, a pioneer in Qatar’s 5G revolution since its 2018 launch, has significantly enhanced network capacity.