Suriname
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.
Telesur led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Telesur was the fastest mobile provider in Suriname during 1H 2025, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 52.29 Mbps, and an upload speed of 20.96 Mbps.
Telesur offered the best mobile quality of experience
Telesur offered the best mobile gaming and video streaming experiences in Suriname during 1H 2025, according to Speedtest Intelligence data.
Telesur the fastest fixed ISP in Suriname
Telesur was the fastest ISP in Suriname during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 19.58 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 17.13 Mbps.
Paramaribo the top performing city in Suriname
Paramaribo recorded the fastest median mobile and fixed download speeds among the most populous cities in Suriname. Its median mobile download speed was 51.83 Mbps, and it recorded a median fixed download speed of 19.25 Mbps.
61.01
Fastest Mobile Network
67.95
Best Mobile Network
68.03
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Telesur had the Best Mobile Network among providers in Suriname during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 67.95.
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
Telesur was the fastest mobile provider in Suriname based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 61.01. Telesur led on median download speed, recording 52.29 Mbps, ahead of next placed Digicel, which recorded 27.21 Mbps. Telesur also led the market on median upload speed, with 20.96 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 148 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
Telesur recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Suriname, with 93.2% 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
Telesur recorded the best mobile video experience in Suriname, with a Video Streaming Score of 68.03.
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
Telesur recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Suriname, with a Game Score of 70.16.
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 Suriname 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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Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Regional Performance
Paramaribo District had the fastest median mobile download speed among Suriname’s regions, recording 51.93 Mbps. Saramacca District was second, followed by Wanica District in third. At the other end of the scale, Para District had the slowest median mobile download speed at 24.31 Mbps, followed by Nickerie District and Commewijne District. Telesur was the fastest provider across two regions.
54.92
Best Fixed Network
31.67
Fastest Fixed Network
68.56
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Telesur had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Suriname during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 54.92. 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 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
Telesur was the fastest ISP in Suriname during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 31.67. Telesur led on median download speed, recording 19.58 Mbps, ahead of next placed Digicel+, which recorded 11.99 Mbps. Telesur also led the market on median upload speed, with 17.13 Mbps, and on latency, with 142 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
Telesur recorded the highest network Consistency in Suriname, with 34.8% 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
There was no winner of best ISP video experience in Suriname 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
Telesur provided the best ISP gaming experience in Suriname, with a Game Score of 68.56.
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 Suriname 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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Fastest Fixed ISP
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Best ISP Gaming Experience
Regional Performance
Commewijne District had the fastest median fixed download speed among Suriname’s regions, recording 22.21 Mbps. Para District was second, followed by Marowijne District in third. At the other end of the scale, Nickerie District had the slowest median fixed download speed at 11.3 Mbps, followed by Saramacca District and Brokopondo District. Telesur was the fastest provider across three regions.
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