Ecuador
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.
Movistar led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Movistar had the best mobile network in Ecuador during 1H 2025, based on Speedtest Intelligence data.
CNT and Fibramax offered the best video experiences in Ecuador
CNT offered the best video streaming experience among mobile providers in Ecuador during 1H 2025, with a Video Streaming Score of 73.72 out of 100.
Netlife the best fixed network in Ecuador
Netlife was the best fixed network in Ecuador during 1H 2025, and was also the fastest ISP in the market. It recorded a median download speed of 151.02 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 131.75 Mbps.
Samborondon and Guayaquil were the top performing cities in Ecuador
Among the most populous cities in Ecuador, Samborondon recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 49.24 Mbps, while Guayaquil outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 160.84 Mbps.
63.95
Best Mobile Network
73.72
Best Mobile Video Experience
86.0%
Most Consistent Mobile Network
Best Mobile Network
Movistar had the Best Mobile Network among providers in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 63.95.
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
There was no fastest mobile provider in Ecuador based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
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
Claro recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Ecuador, with 86.0% of its samples meeting or exceeding the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 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
CNT recorded the best mobile video experience in Ecuador, with a Video Streaming Score of 73.72.
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
There was no best provider for gaming experience in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
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
There was no top rated mobile provider in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
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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Video Streaming Score
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Best Mobile Network
City Performance
Samborondon had the fastest median mobile download speed among Ecuador’s most populous cities, recording 49.24 Mbps. Portoviejo was second, followed by Machala in third. At the other end of the scale, Riobamba had the slowest median mobile download speed at 22.01 Mbps, followed by Santo Domingo and Ambato.
Regional Performance
Zamora-Chinchipe had the fastest median mobile download speed among Ecuador’s regions, recording 54.79 Mbps. Santa Elena was second, followed by Los Ríos in third. At the other end of the scale, Orellana had the slowest median mobile download speed at 14.96 Mbps, followed by Cotopaxi and Carchi.
73.25
Best Fixed Network
65.38
Fastest ISP
Best Fixed Network
Netlife had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 73.25. 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
Netlife was the fastest ISP in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 65.38. Netlife recorded a median download speed of 151.02 Mbps. Netlife also led the market on median upload speed, with 131.75 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 9 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
Claro recorded the highest network Consistency in Ecuador, with 89.2% 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 Ecuador 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
Fibramax provided the best ISP gaming experience in Ecuador, with a Game Score of 80.25.
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
There was no top rated ISP in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
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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Game Score
City Performance
Guayaquil had the fastest median fixed download speed among Ecuador’s most populous cities, recording 160.84 Mbps. Samborondon was second, followed by Portoviejo in third. At the other end of the scale, Cuenca had the slowest median fixed download speed at 100.11 Mbps, followed by Machala and Ambato. Claro was the fastest provider across seven cities.
Regional Performance
Guayas had the fastest median fixed download speed among Ecuador’s regions, recording 157.26 Mbps. Manabí was second, followed by Cotopaxi in third. At the other end of the scale, Galápagos Islands had the slowest median fixed download speed at 37.9 Mbps, followed by Orellana and Sucumbios. Claro was the fastest provider across six regions.
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