Mexico
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.
Telcel led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Telcel had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Mexico during 1H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 82.69 Mbps, and a median 5G download speed of 230.67 Mbps.
Telcel and Totalplay offered the best quality of experience
Telcel offered the best 5G gaming and video streaming experiences in Mexico during 1H 2025. Among the ISPs in Mexico, Totalplay recorded the best gaming and video streaming experiences.
Totalplay the fastest fixed ISP in Mexico
Totalplay was the fastest ISP in Mexico during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 160.48 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 89.58 Mbps. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Totalplay has won fastest ISP in the market based on Speedtest data.
Monterrey and Zapopan were the top performing cities in Mexico
Among the most populous cities in Mexico, Monterrey recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 55.28 Mbps, while Zapopan outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 109.91 Mbps.
60.5
Fastest 5G Network
81.12
Best 5G Video Experience
82.43
Best 5G Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Telcel had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Mexico during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data. It recorded a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 69.31, and a Speedtest 5G Connectivity Score of 70.31. 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
Telcel was the fastest mobile provider in Mexico for all technologies combined and for 5G, based on Speed Score. Across all technologies combined, Telcel led on median download speed, recording 82.69 Mbps, ahead of next placed AT&T, which recorded 35.06 Mbps, and Movistar with 33.89 Mbps. Telcel also led the market on median upload speed, with 14.75 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 63 ms.
Telcel led on median 5G download speed, recording 230.67 Mbps, ahead of next placed AT&T, which recorded 71.38 Mbps, and Movistar with 57.19 Mbps. Telcel also led the market on median 5G upload speed, with 26.66 Mbps, and led on 5G latency, with 54 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
Telcel recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Mexico, for all technologies combined and for 5G. Across all technologies, 91.2% of its samples met or exceeded the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, while 90% of its 5G samples met or exceeded the higher 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.
Video Experience
Telcel recorded the best mobile video experience in Mexico, with a Video Streaming Score of 72.57. Telcel also provided the best 5G video experience in the market, with a 5G Video Streaming Score of 81.12.
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
Telcel recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Mexico, with a Game Score of 77.35. Telcel also provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 82.43.
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 Telcel as the top rated mobile provider in Mexico, with a score of 3.62 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
Monterrey had the fastest median mobile download speed among Mexico’s most populous cities, recording 55.28 Mbps. Zapopan was second, followed by Guadalajara in third. At the other end of the scale, Ecatepec had the slowest median mobile download speed at 27.08 Mbps, followed by Puebla and Naucalpan. Telcel was the fastest provider across ten cities.
Regional Performance
Baja California Sur had the fastest median mobile download speed among Mexico’s regions, recording 72.46 Mbps. Sonora was second, followed by Baja California in third. At the other end of the scale, Oaxaca had the slowest median mobile download speed at 24.66 Mbps, followed by Hidalgo and State of Mexico. Telcel was the fastest provider across 31 regions.
74.78
Best Fixed Network
73.94
Best ISP Video Experience
86.88
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Totalplay had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Mexico during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 74.78. 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
Totalplay was the fastest ISP in Mexico during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 65.03. Totalplay led on median download speed, recording 160.48 Mbps, ahead of next placed Megacable, which recorded 94.08 Mbps, and Telmex with 78 Mbps. Totalplay also led the market on median upload speed, with 89.58 Mbps, and on latency, with 31 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
Totalplay recorded the highest network Consistency in Mexico, with 88.8% 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
Totalplay provided the best ISP video experience in Mexico, with a Video Score of 73.94.
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
Totalplay provided the best ISP gaming experience in Mexico, with a Game Score of 86.88
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 Mexico 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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City Performance
Zapopan had the fastest median fixed download speed among Mexico’s most populous cities, recording 109.91 Mbps. Naucalpan was second, followed by Guadalajara in third. At the other end of the scale, Mérida had the slowest median fixed download speed at 81.11 Mbps, followed by Ecatepec and Puebla. Totalplay was the fastest provider across ten cities.
Regional Performance
Federal District had the fastest median fixed download speed among Mexico’s regions, recording 98.24 Mbps. Jalisco was second, followed by Nuevo Leon in third. At the other end of the scale, Oaxaca had the slowest median fixed download speed at 54.36 Mbps, followed by Zacatecas and Hidalgo. Totalplay was the fastest provider across 26 regions, followed by Megacable in five.
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