Pakistan
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.
Jazz led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Jazz was the fastest mobile provider in Pakistan during 1H 2025, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 24.23 Mbps, and an upload speed of 9.13 Mbps.
Jazz and Nayatel offered the best video experiences
Jazz offered the best mobile video streaming experience in Pakistan during 1H 2025, while Nayatel recorded the best video streaming experience among ISPs.
Transworld the fastest fixed ISP in Pakistan
Transworld was the fastest ISP in Pakistan during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 33.44 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 30.12 Mbps.
Faisalabad and Islamabad were the top performing cities in Pakistan
Among the most populous cities in Pakistan, Faisalabad recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 24.45 Mbps, while Islamabad outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 20.36 Mbps.
44.98
Fastest Mobile Network
65.54
Best Mobile Video Experience
66.74
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Jazz had the Best Mobile Network among providers in Pakistan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 56.52.
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
Jazz was the fastest mobile provider in Pakistan based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 44.98. Jazz led on median download speed, recording 24.23 Mbps, ahead of next placed Zong, which recorded 20.43 Mbps. Jazz recorded a median upload speed of 9.13 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 44 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 Pakistan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
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
Jazz recorded the best mobile video experience in Pakistan, with a Video Streaming Score of 65.54.
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
Zong recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Pakistan, with a Game Score of 66.74.
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 Jazz as the top rated mobile provider in Pakistan, with a score of 3.67 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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City Performance
Faisalabad had the fastest median mobile download speed among Pakistan’s most populous cities, recording 24.45 Mbps. Lahore was second, followed by Multan in third. At the other end of the scale, Quetta had the slowest median mobile download speed at 19.37 Mbps, followed by Sialkot and Karachi. Jazz was the fastest provider across ten cities.
Regional Performance
Punjab had the fastest median mobile download speed among Pakistan’s regions, recording 22.1 Mbps. Sindh was second, followed by Islamabad Capital Territory in third. At the other end of the scale, Azad Jammu and Kashmir had the slowest median mobile download speed at 11.22 Mbps, followed by Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Jazz was the fastest provider across five regions.
56.95
Best Fixed Network
69.71
Best ISP Video Experience
74.12
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
PTCL Flash Fiber had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Pakistan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 56.95.
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
Transworld was the fastest ISP in Pakistan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 39.69. Transworld led on median download speed, recording 33.44 Mbps, ahead of next placed PTCL Flash Fiber, which recorded 26.28 Mbps. Transworld also led the market on median upload speed, with 30.12 Mbps, and on latency, with 14 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
Transworld recorded the highest network Consistency in Pakistan, with 58.5% 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
Nayatel provided the best ISP video experience in Pakistan, with a Video Score of 69.71.
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
Transworld provided the best ISP gaming experience in Pakistan, with a Game Score of 74.12.
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 Pakistan 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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Fastest Fixed ISP
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Best Fixed Network
City Performance
Islamabad had the fastest median fixed download speed among Pakistan’s most populous cities, recording 20.36 Mbps. Karachi was second, followed by Rawalpindi in third. At the other end of the scale, Faisalabad had the slowest median fixed download speed at 13.77 Mbps, followed by Multan and Peshawar. PTCL Flash Fiber was the fastest provider across six cities.
Regional Performance
Islamabad Capital Territory had the fastest median fixed download speed among Pakistan’s regions, recording 20.21 Mbps. Sindh was second, followed by Balochistan in third. At the other end of the scale, Federally Administered Tribal Areas had the slowest median fixed download speed at 5.31 Mbps, followed by Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. PTCL Flash Fiber was the fastest provider across four regions.
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