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 2H 2025, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 24.13 Mbps, and an upload speed of 8.89 Mbps.
Zong and PTCL Flash Fiber offered the best gaming experiences
Zong offered the best mobile gaming experience in Pakistan during 2H 2025, while PTCL Flash Fiber recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
Transworld the fastest fixed ISP in Pakistan
Transworld was the fastest ISP in Pakistan during 2H 2025 with a median download speed of 34.86 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 30.5 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 24.13 Mbps, while Islamabad outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 24.57 Mbps.
42.14
Fastest Mobile Network
74.41
Best Mobile Video Experience
68.46
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 59.83.
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 42.14. Jazz led on median download speed, recording 24.13 Mbps, ahead of next placed Zong, which recorded 20.5 Mbps. Jazz recorded a median upload speed of 8.89 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 48 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
Zong recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Pakistan, with 86.2% 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
Jazz recorded the best mobile video experience in Pakistan, with a Video Streaming Score of 74.41.
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 68.46.
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 3.48 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: July – December 2025
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City Performance
Faisalabad had the fastest median mobile download speed among Pakistan’s most populous cities, recording 24.13 Mbps. Hyderabad was second, followed by Multan in third. At the other end of the scale, Rawalpindi had the slowest median mobile download speed at 18.11 Mbps, followed by Islamabad and Sialkot. Jazz was the fastest provider across ten cities.
Regional Performance
Punjab had the fastest median mobile download speed among Pakistan’s regions, recording 20.97 Mbps. Sindh was second, followed by Balochistan in third. At the other end of the scale, Azad Jammu and Kashmir had the slowest median mobile download speed at 12.07 Mbps, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. Jazz was the fastest provider across four regions.
61.73
Best Fixed Network
3.76/5
Top Rated ISP
77.00
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 61.73.
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
Transworld was the fastest ISP in Pakistan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 38.8. Transworld led on median download speed, recording 34.86 Mbps, ahead of next placed PTCL Flash Fiber, which recorded 31 Mbps. Transworld recorded a median upload speed of 30.5 Mbps, and on latency, with 12 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 59.3% 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 Pakistan 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
PTCL Flash Fiber provided the best ISP gaming experience in Pakistan, with a Game Score of 77.00.
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 Transworld as the top rated ISP in Pakistan, with a score of 3.76 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: July – December 2025
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Top Rated ISP
City Performance
Islamabad had the fastest median fixed download speed among Pakistan’s most populous cities, recording 24.57 Mbps. Rawalpindi was second, followed by Karachi in third. At the other end of the scale, Sialkot had the slowest median fixed download speed at 16.09 Mbps, followed by Faisalabad and Multan.
Regional Performance
Islamabad Capital Territory had the fastest median fixed download speed among Pakistan’s regions, recording 29.11 Mbps. Sindh was second, followed by Punjab in third. At the other end of the scale, Azad Jammu and Kashmir had the slowest median fixed download speed at 8.53 Mbps, followed by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
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