Sweden
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.
Telenor led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Telenor had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Sweden during 1H 2025. It recorded a median download speed of 172.67 Mbps, and a median 5G download speed of 234.94 Mbps.
Telenor and Bahnhof offered the best gaming experiences
Telenor offered the best 5G gaming experience in Sweden during 1H 2025, while Bahnhof recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
Bahnhof the fastest fixed ISP in Sweden
Bahnhof was the fastest ISP in Sweden during 1H 2025 with a median download speed of 212.53 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 196 Mbps.
Stockholm and Huddinge were the top performing cities in Sweden
Among the most populous cities in Sweden, Stockholm recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 263.63 Mbps, while Huddinge outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 231.68 Mbps.
59.03
Fastest 5G Network
91.6
Best 5G Video Experience
90.08
Best 5G Gaming Experience
Best Mobile Network
Telenor had the Best Mobile Network overall, and the Best 5G Network, among providers in Sweden during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data. It recorded a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 84.15, and a Speedtest 5G Connectivity Score of 76.88.
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.
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
Telenor was the fastest mobile provider in Sweden for all technologies combined and for 5G, based on Speed Score. Across all technologies combined, Telenor led on median download speed, recording 172.67 Mbps, ahead of next placed Tele2, which recorded 123.92 Mbps, and Telia with 98.55 Mbps. Telenor recorded a median upload speed of 18.34 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 34 ms.
Telenor led on median 5G download speed, recording 234.94 Mbps, ahead of next placed Tele2, which recorded 145.54 Mbps, and 3 with 115.25 Mbps. Telenor recorded a median 5G upload speed of 21.27 Mbps, and led on 5G latency, with 32 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
Telenor recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Sweden, for all technologies combined and for 5G. Across all technologies, 95.6% of its samples met or exceeded the threshold of 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload, while 88.3% 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.
Best 5G Availability
There was no best provider for 5G Availability in Sweden during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate 5G Availability.
Video Experience
Telia recorded the best mobile video experience in Sweden, with a Video Streaming Score of 88.65. Telia also provided the best 5G video experience in the market, with a 5G Video Streaming Score of 91.60.
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
Telenor recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Sweden, with a Game Score of 88.49. Telenor also provided the best 5G gaming experience in the market, with a 5G Game Score of 90.08.
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 Sweden 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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City Performance
Stockholm had the fastest median mobile download speed among Sweden’s most populous cities, recording 263.63 Mbps. Solna was second, followed by Linköping in third. At the other end of the scale, Örebro had the slowest median mobile download speed at 112.16 Mbps, followed by Huddinge and Helsingborg. Telenor was the fastest provider across five cities.
Regional Performance
Stockholm County had the fastest median mobile download speed among Sweden’s regions, recording 161.73 Mbps. Västra Götaland County was second, followed by Blekinge County in third. At the other end of the scale, Västernorrland County had the slowest median mobile download speed at 84.33 Mbps, followed by Gotland County and Örebro County. Telenor was the fastest provider across eight regions.
83.05
Best Fixed Network
4.11/5
Top Rated ISP
94.84
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Bahnhof had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Sweden during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speedtest Connectivity Score of 83.05. 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
Bahnhof was the fastest ISP in Sweden during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 72.91. Bahnhof recorded a median download speed of 212.53 Mbps. Bahnhof also led the market on median upload speed, with 196 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 9 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
There was no winner of best fixed network Consistency in Sweden during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
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 Sweden 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
Bahnhof provided the best ISP gaming experience in Sweden, with a Game Score of 94.84.
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 Bahnhof as the top rated ISP in Sweden, with a score of 4.11 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: January – June 2025
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Best Fixed Network
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Top Rated ISP
City Performance
Huddinge had the fastest median fixed download speed among Sweden’s most populous cities, recording 231.68 Mbps. Solna was second, followed by Stockholm in third. At the other end of the scale, Västerås had the slowest median fixed download speed at 151.77 Mbps, followed by Helsingborg and Linköping. Tele2 was the fastest provider across three cities followed by Bahnhof in two.
Regional Performance
Stockholm County had the fastest median fixed download speed among Sweden’s regions, recording 217.25 Mbps. Södermanland County was second, followed by Västra Götaland County in third. At the other end of the scale, Västerbotten County had the slowest median fixed download speed at 95.37 Mbps, followed by Blekinge County and Jonkoping County. Bahnhof was the fastest provider across five regions.
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