Cyprus
Speedtest Connectivity Report
To show a full picture of network performance in each market, our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users.
Cyta led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Cyta had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Cyprus during 1H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 152.68 Mbps, and a median 5G download speed of 237.11 Mbps.
Cyta and epic offered the best gaming experiences
Cyta offered the best 5G gaming experience in Cyprus during 1H 2025, while epic recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
epic the fastest fixed ISP in Cyprus
epic was the fastest ISP in Cyprus during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 166.88 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 69.26 Mbps.
Nicosia and Strovolos were the top performing cities in Cyprus
Among the most populous cities in Cyprus, Nicosia recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 195.67 Mbps, while Strovolos outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 196.45 Mbps.
60.24
Fastest 5G Network
4.21/5
Top Rated Mobile Provider
86.04
Best 5G Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Cyta had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Cyprus during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data. Cyta recorded a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 82.21, and a Speedtest 5G Connectivity Score of 75.4.
Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that mobile providers offer. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score.
Speedtest Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall mobile network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Speedtest Connectivity Score.
Fastest Mobile Network
Cyta was the fastest mobile provider in Cyprus for all technologies combined and for 5G, based on Speed Score. Across all technologies combined, Cyta led on median download speed, recording 152.68 Mbps, ahead of next placed epic, which recorded 117.17 Mbps. Cyta recorded a median upload speed of 20.48 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 28 ms.
Cyta led the market on median 5G download speed, recording 237.11 Mbps, ahead of next placed epic with 147.65 Mbps. Cyta recorded a median 5G upload speed of 24.83 Mbps, and a latency over 5G of 26 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance, and is based on modern chipsets, in order to remove the impact on network performance of older devices. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent Network
There was no winner of best mobile network Consistency in Cyprus during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers. Cyta had the best 5G Consistency in the market, with 88.9% of samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload.
Ookla’s methodology for most consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Best 5G Availability
There was no best provider for 5G Availability in Cyprus during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate 5G Availability.
Video Experience
There was no best provider for video experience in Cyprus during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers. There was no best provider for video experience over 5G.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
Cyta recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Cyprus, with a Game Score of 85.08. Cyta provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 86.04.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
Speedtest users scored Cyta as the top rated mobile provider in Cyprus, with a score of 4.21 out of 5, ahead of its competitors.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Mobile Awards
Data Collection Period: January – June 2025
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Top Rated
City Performance
Nicosia had the fastest median mobile download speed among Cyprus’s most populous cities, recording 195.67 Mbps. Strovolos was second, followed by Aglantzia in third. At the other end of the scale, Germasogeia had the slowest median mobile download speed at 92.57 Mbps, followed by Lakatamia and Limassol. Cyta was the fastest provider across six cities.
Regional Performance
Nicosia had the fastest median mobile download speed among Cyprus’s regions, recording 114.43 Mbps. Larnaca was second, followed by Famagusta in third. At the other end of the scale, Girne had the slowest median mobile download speed at 65.47 Mbps, followed by Limassol and Paphos. Cyta was the fastest provider across four regions.
76.73
Best Fixed Network
3.93/5
Top Rated ISP
88.33
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
epic had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Cyprus during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 76.73.
Speedtest Connectivity Score combines key metrics to evaluate the overall user experience that ISPs provide. It includes Speed Score, as well as indicators for web browsing performance, and Video Streaming Score.
Speedtest Connectivity Score™ provides a reliable measure of the overall fixed network connected experience based on a combination of Speed Score, as well as Scores for Web Browsing and Video Streaming. Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate Speedtest Connectivity Score.
Fastest Fixed ISP
epic was the fastest ISP in Cyprus during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 65.5. epic recorded a median download speed of 166.88 Mbps. epic also led the market on median upload speed, with 69.26 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 10 ms.
Ookla’s methodology for fastest network is determined by Speed Score™, which combines download and upload performance. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Most Consistent ISP
Cablenet recorded the highest network Consistency in Cyprus, with 89.7% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload throughput.
Ookla’s methodology for most consistent network is determined by Consistency Score™, which reflects the percentage of samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, depending on the type of network. The higher a provider’s Consistency Score, the more likely a consumer will enjoy acceptable internet performance and quality. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Video Experience
There was no winner of best ISP video experience in Cyprus during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Video Streaming Score™ is based on Ookla’s Consumer QoE™ measurements of video start time, re-buffering ratio, and resolution. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Gaming Experience
epic provided the best ISP gaming experience in Cyprus, with a Game Score of 88.33.
Game Score™ is based on Ookla’s consumer initiated Speedtest results as well as Consumer QoE™ latency and jitter measurements taken to real-world game servers. Game Scores are composed of eight components, each measuring a different aspect of the consumer gaming experience. Each of these components is evaluated and scored on a scale of 0-100 for each eligible provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
Speedtest users scored Cyta as the top rated ISP in Cyprus, with a score of 3.93 out of 5, ahead of its competitors.
Ookla’s five-star ratings system, driven by our consumer initiated samples, gauges a consumer’s overall satisfaction with their provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Fixed Awards
Data Collection Period: January – June 2025
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Best Fixed Network
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City Performance
Strovolos had the fastest median fixed download speed among Cyprus’s most populous cities, recording 196.45 Mbps. Aglantzia was second, followed by Lakatamia in third. At the other end of the scale, Paralimni had the slowest median fixed download speed at 64.79 Mbps, followed by Nicosia and Paphos. epic was the fastest provider across six cities.
Regional Performance
Limassol had the fastest median fixed download speed among Cyprus’s regions, recording 133.59 Mbps. Nicosia was second, followed by Larnaca in third. At the other end of the scale, Girne had the slowest median fixed download speed at 15.16 Mbps, followed by Famagusta and Paphos. Cablenet was the fastest provider across three regions.
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