The Speedtest Global Index, released by Ookla, ranks mobile and fixed broadband speeds globally on a monthly basis, providing insights into the performance of internet service providers in the Philippines.
According to the June 2023 report, the Philippines ranks 83rd in mobile and fixed broadband speeds, with a median download speed of 26.98 Mbps and an upload speed of 6.18 Mbps. The latency, indicating data transmission delay, is recorded at 23 milliseconds.
Smart emerges as the fastest mobile provider in the Philippines during the second quarter of 2023, delivering a median download speed of 35.39 Mbps. Globe and DITO follow with median download speeds of 22.68 Mbps and 19.69 Mbps, respectively.
Apple devices, including the iPhone 14 Pro Max, exhibit competitive speeds and latency among the fastest phones in the Philippines during Q2 2023. Apple devices hold the title for the fastest median download speed in the country at 47.01 Mbps.
In terms of manufacturer performance, Apple devices lead with a median download speed of 47.01 Mbps, followed by Samsung with 33.24 Mbps. Xiaomi, Huawei, and Infinix record median download speeds of 29.06 Mbps, 19.04 Mbps, and 17.47 Mbps, respectively.
Ookla's June 2023 report names Smart as the fastest mobile provider in the Philippines
Philippines ranks 83rd globally in Internet speeds
At a glance
The Speedtest Global Index, which ranks mobile and fixed broadband speeds from around the world on a monthly basis, has released its latest report for June 2023. The results provide insights into the performance of internet service providers in the Philippines. The analysis is conducted by Ookla, a company specializing in internet testing and analysis.
According to the Speedtest Global Index, the Philippines ranks 83rd in mobile and fixed broadband speeds. The median download speed for mobile connections in the country is recorded at 26.98 Mbps, while the upload speed is measured at 6.18 Mbps. The latency, which indicates the delay in data transmission, is 23 milliseconds.
It's important to note that the rankings and data are updated mid-month for the previous month. To be included in the rankings, locations must have at least 300 unique user results for either mobile or fixed broadband.
In terms of mobile providers, Speedtest Intelligence reveals that Smart delivered the fastest median download speed among the top mobile operators in the Philippines during the second quarter of 2023, with a speed of 35.39 Mbps. Globe and DITO followed with median download speeds of 22.68 Mbps and 19.69 Mbps, respectively.
Analyzing the performance of some of the fastest phones in the Philippines during Q2 2023, no statistical winner could be determined. Devices such as the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and iPhone 14 Pro exhibited competitive speeds and latency. However, further analysis reveals that Apple devices had the fastest median download speed in the country during this period, recording 47.01 Mbps.
Looking at the manufacturer performance, Apple devices maintained their lead in terms of median download speed, with 47.01 Mbps. Samsung devices followed with a median download speed of 33.24 Mbps, while Xiaomi, Huawei, and Infinix recorded median download speeds of 29.06 Mbps, 19.04 Mbps, and 17.47 Mbps, respectively.
These findings are part of Ookla's ongoing efforts to provide valuable insights into internet performance worldwide. The company urges individuals and organizations to seek permission before reproducing or using any data, analysis, images, or other content from their reports.
For more information about the Speedtest Global Index and its data, interested parties can contact Ookla via [email protected].