Nicaragua
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.
Claro led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Claro had the Best Mobile Network among providers in Nicaragua during 1H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 29.23 Mbps, and an upload speed of 12.38 Mbps.
Claro offered the best mobile quality of experience
Claro offered the best mobile gaming and video streaming experiences in Nicaragua during 1H 2025, according to Speedtest Intelligence data.
Tigo the fastest fixed ISP in Nicaragua
Tigo was the fastest ISP in Nicaragua during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 103.03 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 22.97 Mbps.
Granada and Boaco were the top performing regions in Nicaragua
Among the most populous regions in Nicaragua, Granada recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 31.56 Mbps, while Boaco outpaced the other regions to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 96.86 Mbps.
46.91
Fastest Mobile Network
64.39
Best Mobile Video Experience
69.97
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Claro had the Best Mobile Network among providers in Nicaragua during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 59.65. 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
Claro was the fastest mobile provider in Nicaragua based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 46.91.
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 Nicaragua, with 82.8% 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
Claro recorded the best mobile video experience in Nicaragua, with a Video Streaming Score of 64.39.
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
Claro recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Nicaragua, with a Game Score of 69.97.
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 Claro as the top rated mobile provider in Nicaragua, with a score of 3.34 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
Granada had the fastest median mobile download speed among Nicaragua’s most populous cities, recording 34.32 Mbps. Managua was second, followed by Esteli in third. At the other end of the scale, Matagalpa had the slowest median mobile download speed at 11.37 Mbps, followed by Masaya and Ciudad Sandino. Claro was the fastest provider across three cities.
Regional Performance
Granada had the fastest median mobile download speed among Nicaragua’s regions, recording 31.56 Mbps. Rivas was second, followed by Managua in third. At the other end of the scale, Autonomous Region of the Northern Atlantic had the slowest median mobile download speed at 12.97 Mbps, followed by Rio San Juan and Matagalpa. Claro was the fastest provider across seven regions.
67.94
Best Fixed Network
54.82
Fastest Fixed ISP
78.66
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Tigo had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Nicaragua during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 67.94.
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
Tigo was the fastest ISP in Nicaragua during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 54.82. Tigo led on median download speed, recording 103.03 Mbps, ahead of next placed Claro, which recorded 93.61 Mbps, and Equipment and Communications with 48.73 Mbps. Tigo recorded a median upload speed of 22.97 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 22 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
Tigo recorded the highest network Consistency in Nicaragua, with 88.1% 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 Nicaragua 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
Equipment and Communications provided the best ISP gaming experience in Nicaragua, with a Game Score of 78.66.
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 Nicaragua 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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Best ISP Gaming Experience
City Performance
Tipitapa had the fastest median fixed download speed among Nicaragua’s most populous cities, recording 99.20 Mbps. Ciudad Sandino was second, followed by Matagalpa in third. At the other end of the scale, Masaya had the slowest median fixed download speed at 50.66 Mbps, followed by León and Chinandega. Tigo was the fastest provider across six cities.
Regional Performance
Boaco had the fastest median fixed download speed among Nicaragua’s regions, recording 96.86 Mbps. Managua was second, followed by Esteli in third. At the other end of the scale, Rio San Juan had the slowest median fixed download speed at 37.83 Mbps, followed by Masaya and Leon. Tigo was the fastest provider across seven regions.
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