The Opensignal Global Network Excellence Index leverages our proprietary data to provide a country-level ranking of mobile network excellence. It offers a real-world assessment based on direct measurements of user experience, evaluating countries across three core pillars:

• 4G/5G Availability – The proportion of time users are connected to modern mobile networks, reflecting the accessibility of mobile infrastructure.
• Excellent Consistent Quality (ECQ) – Evaluates how consistently networks support demanding applications such as video streaming, video calls, and gaming, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• 4G and 5G Download Speed – Indicates a network’s capacity to handle future digital demands, assessing both current speeds and the potential for future scalability.

In the Q1 2025 update, the Global Network Excellence Index reflects performance based on data collected over Q1 2025 period. We have also added an option to filter by economic groups (with options including OECD, G20, EU27 and others).

Trends shaping the results in Q1 2025 

Near-universal improvements in 4G/5G Availability

Most countries are seeing steady gains in users' ability to access modern networks. This reflects ongoing investments in networks and the move away from legacy technologies - particularly in lower and upper middle-income countries, often referred to as emerging markets, where availability gains are often more pronounced. 

While availability is rising across most regions, low-income markets are falling behind.  Most have yet to launch 5G, and those that have are in early deployment stages. The slight drop in 4G/5G Availability suggests users are spending more time on 2G/3G networks — or facing signal loss — due to inability to access 4G infrastructure, spectrum reallocation, or rising congestion. 

A divergence between 4G and 5G download speeds

In several developed markets, a clear trend has emerged: 5G Download Speeds are declining while 4G speeds are improving. This shift highlights changes in how networks are being optimized — with many operators rebalancing resources between coverage and performance. This is especially evident in the following markets like Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Luxemburg, where 5G speeds dropped while performance of 4G networks climbed.

For instance, Denmark is currently migrating the 1800MHz band from 4G to 5G. While this shift improves 5G availability—thanks to 1800MHz's strong propagation characteristics—it also brings more users onto the 5G network, increasing load. However, since 1800MHz offers lower peak performance than higher frequency bands, its use is contributing to a dip in average 5G download speeds, even as 4G speeds benefit from reduced congestion.

In Norway, network modernization efforts and increased use of 700MHz low-band spectrum are contributing to slower 5G speeds. Operators across the Nordics are prioritizing broader geographic coverage over peak 5G throughput, trading top-end speed for reach. 

This reflects a maturing 5G ecosystem, where rising adoption and heavy data use are outpacing capacity growth. As networks prioritize 5G access across wider areas, strain is emerging—leading to speed declines of varying severity across markets. 

Consistent user experience despite network shifts

However, Excellent Consistent Quality (ECQ) tells a different story. While the metric fluctuates, the quality of experience for everyday use cases remains largely stable. This suggests that even as network demand evolves, real-world user experience continues to hold steady—underscoring that raw speed alone doesn’t define perceived network quality.

Highlights of the Q1 2025 ranking changes

• South Korea claims the top spot overall, driven by strong 5G Download Speed and improvement in Excellent Consistent Quality. 
• Finland follows in 2nd, remaining the leader among the large land area markets - thanks to its outstanding ECQ and speed metrics. 
• Denmark slips to 3rd after declines in 5G rank and speed.

Among large land area markets, Finland, Norway, and Sweden retain their top positions, with Australia and Japan advancing to 4th and 5th, respectively. In small land area markets, South Korea overtakes Denmark for the #1 position, while Iceland  and Singapore climb the ranks, with their 4G and 5G network speed improvements. 

Concluding outlook

The Q1 2025 results illustrate how global mobile network performance is in constant evolution. Markets today are navigating the increased load on 5G networks from increased adoption and capacity limits, while 4G networks are progressively serving as offloaded parts of networks. Going forward, as more users shift to 5G, managing congestion and sustaining consistent quality will remain a central challenge for operators aiming to stay competitive.

For more context, read our thought leadership piece Measuring What Matters: An Introduction to the Global Network Excellence Index, which explains how the Index can help regulators develop an up-to-date understanding of their markets’ mobile network infrastructure.

Individual market press release notes:

1. South Korea

Global rank:
South Korea rose to 1st overall (up 1 place) in Q1 2025, driven by improvements in 4G/5G Availability (up 1 place, +0.3 p.p.) and Excellent Consistent Quality (up 6 places, +1.4 p.p.). However, 4G Download Speed fell by 1 place (-1.7 Mbps), while 5G Download Speed stayed at the same rank but gained +16.3 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
South Korea climbed to 1st (up 1 place) due to a +1.4 p.p. boost in Excellent Consistent Quality, offset by a minor -1.7 Mbps drop in 4G Download Speed. The 4G/5G Availability score was stable, and 5G Download Speed rose by +16.3 Mbps.

2. Finland

Global rank:
Finland moved up 1 place to 2nd in Q1 2025, helped by gains in 4G/5G Availability (up 1 place, +0.3 p.p.), 4G Download Speed (up 2 places, +4.4 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed (up 5 places, +7.4 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality also saw a slight +0.1 p.p. improvement.

Among large land area markets:
Finland kept its top position, aided by an increase in 4G/5G Availability (up 1 place, +0.3 p.p.) and 5G Download Speed (up 2 places, +7.4 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality rose +0.1 p.p., 4G Download Speed improved by +4.4 Mbps, and 4G/5G Availability also went up by +0.3 p.p.

3. Denmark

Global rank:
Denmark fell 2 places to 3rd overall. This was driven by a drop in 4G/5G Availability rank (down 2 places, despite +0.2 p.p.) and a three-place drop in 5G Download Speed rank (-12.6 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality rank was unchanged, though its score declined by -1.2 p.p. Meanwhile, 4G Download Speed rose +8.5 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
Denmark is now 2nd (down 1 place). This decline stems from a 1-place drop in 4G/5G Availability and a 3-place drop in 5G Download Speed. Although 4G Download Speed rose by +8.5 Mbps, Excellent Consistent Quality dipped by -1.2 p.p., and 5G Download Speed decreased by -12.6 Mbps.

4. Norway

Global rank:
Norway remains 4th overall. It dropped 2 ranks in 4G/5G Availability and 2 ranks in 5G Download Speed (-18.2 Mbps) but gained 1 rank in Excellent Consistent Quality and improved 4G Download Speed by +3.4 Mbps. These mixed changes left its overall position unchanged.

Among large land area markets:
Norway stays at 2nd place. It slipped by 1 rank in 4G/5G Availability and 5G Download Speed, while Excellent Consistent Quality and 4G Download Speed ranks were unchanged. Scores show +3.4 Mbps for 4G Download Speed, -18.2 Mbps for 5G Download Speed, and a -0.3 p.p. change in Excellent Consistent Quality.

5. Netherlands

Global rank:
The Netherlands holds 5th place overall. While 4G/5G Availability dropped 2 places, Excellent Consistent Quality improved 4 places, 4G Download Speed held its rank (up +14.2 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed rose 1 place but fell by -7.1 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
The Netherlands remains 3rd, with 4G/5G Availability down 1 place and Excellent Consistent Quality up 2 places. Its 4G Download Speed rank was unchanged (+14.2 Mbps), while 5G Download Speed dropped by -7.1 Mbps. Excellent Consistent Quality score rose +0.4 p.p., and 4G/5G Availability was unchanged in score.

6. Iceland

Global rank:
Iceland moved up 2 places to 6th. This was driven by +3 places in 4G/5G Availability and +6 places in Excellent Consistent Quality, though the latter’s score fell by -0.8 p.p. 4G Download Speed rose +10.8 Mbps, and 5G Download Speed increased +24.7 Mbps, each improving by 2 ranks.

Among small land area markets:
Iceland rose 1 place to 4th. Gains include +1 place in 4G/5G Availability and +2 places in 4G Download Speed (+10.8 Mbps), as well as +1 place in 5G Download Speed (+24.7 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality dropped 4 places with a -0.8 p.p. change.

6. Sweden

Global rank:
Sweden remains 6th overall, with a +1 place in 4G/5G Availability but -2 places in Excellent Consistent Quality. 4G Download Speed rank fell by 2 despite a +0.8 Mbps bump, and 5G Download Speed dropped 7 places (-23.1 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Sweden stays 3rd, with no rank changes in 4G/5G Availability or Excellent Consistent Quality. It fell 2 places in 4G Download Speed and 4 places in 5G Download Speed. Scores show +0.4 p.p. for 4G/5G Availability, +0.8 Mbps for 4G Download Speed, -1.6 p.p. for Excellent Consistent Quality, and -23.1 Mbps for 5G Download Speed.

8. Taiwan

Global rank:
Taiwan dropped 1 place to 8th overall. It improved 2 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.3 p.p.) and 7 places in 5G Download Speed (+9.5 Mbps), while Excellent Consistent Quality and 4G Download Speed ranks were unchanged. Excellent Consistent Quality declined by -1.6 p.p., and 4G Download Speed rose +4.6 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
Taiwan also slipped 1 place to 5th. 4G/5G Availability and 4G Download Speed showed no rank changes, but Excellent Consistent Quality rose by 1 place despite a -1.6 p.p. score. 5G Download Speed surged 5 places (+9.5 Mbps). Availability rose +0.3 p.p., and 4G Download Speed increased +4.6 Mbps.

9. Slovenia

Global rank:
Slovenia rose 2 places to 9th, led by a 4-place jump in 4G/5G Availability and solid increases in 4G (+8.5 Mbps) and 5G Download Speed (+8.7 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality rank was unchanged, though its score dipped by -0.8 p.p.

Among small land area markets:
Slovenia is now 6th (up 2 places). The main drivers were +4 places in 4G/5G Availability and notable 4G/5G Download Speed improvements (+8.5 Mbps and +8.7 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality’s rank was unchanged, with a -0.8 p.p. score drop.

10. Singapore

Global rank:
Singapore surged 5 places to 10th, boosted by +4 places in both 4G/5G Availability (+0.8 p.p.) and Excellent Consistent Quality (despite a -0.3 p.p. score), plus +2 places in 4G Download Speed (+1.9 Mbps) and +1 in 5G Download Speed (+1.9 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Singapore rose 4 places to 7th. Gains included +2 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.8 p.p.), +1 in 4G Download Speed (+1.9 Mbps), and +1 in 5G Download Speed (+1.9 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality dipped by -0.3 p.p.

11. Luxembourg

Global rank:
Luxembourg fell 2 places to 11th. While 4G/5G Availability rose 7 places, Excellent Consistent Quality dropped 3. 4G Download Speed increased +2.8 Mbps, but 5G Download Speed declined by -17.2 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
Luxembourg is 8th (down 2). A 2-place drop in Excellent Consistent Quality and a 4-place drop in 5G Download Speed outweighed gains in 4G/5G Availability (+6 places) and 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps). Scores show +1.0 p.p. for Availability and -0.9 p.p. for Quality.

12. Bulgaria

Global rank:
Bulgaria remains 12th overall. It climbed 2 places in 4G/5G Availability (+1.1 p.p.) and 1 in Excellent Consistent Quality, but dropped 2 in both 4G (despite +0.6 Mbps) and 5G Download Speed (-3.8 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality score decreased by -0.5 p.p.

Among small land area markets:
Bulgaria holds 9th place, with a 1-place improvement in Excellent Consistent Quality but 1- and 2-place drops in 4G and 5G Download Speed. Scores show +1.1 p.p. in Availability, -0.5 p.p. in Quality, +0.6 Mbps in 4G, and -3.8 Mbps in 5G.

13. Australia

Global rank:
Australia rose 4 places to 13th. This was driven by +1 place in 4G/5G Availability (+0.6 p.p.) and +4 places in Excellent Consistent Quality (though -1.3 p.p. in score), offset by -2 places in 4G Download Speed (+1.8 Mbps) and no change in 5G Download Speed (-1.9 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Australia moved up 1 place to 4th. Gains came from +1 place each in 4G/5G Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality (though Quality score dipped -1.3 p.p.). 4G Download Speed improved by +1.8 Mbps, and 5G Download Speed decreased by -1.9 Mbps.

14. Lithuania

Global rank:
Lithuania rose 1 place to 14th. This jump was fueled by +16 places in Excellent Consistent Quality and +3 in 4G Download Speed (+4.7 Mbps), countered by -6 places in 4G/5G Availability and -18 in 5G Download Speed (-58.6 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Lithuania also moved up 1 place to 10th, driven by a +2.5 p.p. rise in Excellent Consistent Quality (up 12 ranks). However, 4G/5G Availability fell 6 places (no score change), 4G Download Speed rose 2 places (+4.7 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed dropped 11 places (-58.6 Mbps).

15. Austria

Global rank:
Austria climbed 4 places to 15th, thanks to +2 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.6 p.p.) and +9 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+1.4 p.p.). It fell 2 places in 4G Download Speed (+1.5 Mbps) and 1 in 5G Download Speed (+1.8 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Austria improved by 3 places to 11th. Excellent Consistent Quality rose 8 ranks (+1.4 p.p.), 4G/5G Availability rose 2 (+0.6 p.p.). However, 4G Download Speed dropped 2 places (+1.5 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed was unchanged in rank (+1.8 Mbps).

16. Switzerland

Global rank:
Switzerland advanced 2 places to 16th. It gained 2 places in Excellent Consistent Quality and 4G Download Speed (+2.6 Mbps), plus 1 in 5G Download Speed (though -3.4 Mbps). 4G/5G Availability fell 2 places, despite a +0.1 p.p. improvement.

Among small land area markets:
Switzerland is up 1 place to 12th, helped by +2.6 Mbps in 4G Download Speed and +1 place in 5G Download Speed. 4G/5G Availability dipped by -0.1 p.p. (down 1 place), while Excellent Consistent Quality rose 1 place despite a -0.3 p.p. score change.

17. Japan

Global rank:
Japan rose 3 places to 17th overall. It dropped 2 in 4G/5G Availability but gained 7 in Excellent Consistent Quality. 4G Download Speed improved by +1.7 Mbps, and 5G Download Speed grew by +8.2 Mbps, contributing to its higher position.

Among large land area markets:
Japan is up 1 place to 5th, fueled by +3 places in Excellent Consistent Quality and a +1.7 Mbps gain in 4G Download Speed. It lost 1 place in 4G/5G Availability, and 5G Download Speed stayed at the same rank (+8.2 Mbps).

18. North Macedonia

Global rank:
North Macedonia dropped 9 places to 18th, largely due to a -16-place fall in 4G/5G Availability (-0.9 p.p.) and a -0.5 p.p. drop in Excellent Consistent Quality. Offsetting this somewhat were +2-place gains in both 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps) and 5G Download Speed (+7.9 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
North Macedonia is 13th (down 7 places). A major -11-place drop in 4G/5G Availability overshadowed increases in 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps) and 5G Download Speed (+7.9 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality was unchanged in rank but fell by -0.5 p.p., alongside -0.9 p.p. in Availability.

19. Estonia

Global rank:
Estonia fell 6 places to 19th. 4G/5G Availability dropped 2 places (+0.5 p.p.), Excellent Consistent Quality fell 2 places (-0.9 p.p.), 4G Download Speed plummeted 6 places (-0.4 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed was down 3 places (-12.4 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Estonia is now 14th (down 4 places). It lost 2 ranks in both Excellent Consistent Quality and 4G/5G Availability, plus 5 in 4G Download Speed (-0.4 Mbps) and 2 in 5G Download Speed (-12.4 Mbps). Despite +0.5 p.p. in Availability, Quality fell by -0.9 p.p.

20. USA

Global rank:
The USA dropped 6 places to 20th, driven by -2 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.1 p.p.) and -12 in Excellent Consistent Quality. 4G Download Speed rose +2.5 Mbps, and 5G Download Speed went up +11.2 Mbps, but these did not offset the declines in quality metrics.

Among large land area markets:
The USA is 6th (down 2). Excellent Consistent Quality fell 6 places, despite a +11.2 Mbps increase in 5G Download Speed. Availability remained unchanged in rank (+0.1 p.p.), and 4G Download Speed stayed stable in rank.

21. Croatia

Global rank:
Croatia remains 21st. It improved 3 places in 4G/5G Availability (+1.2 p.p.) and 2 in 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps), but dropped 1 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-0.5 p.p.) and 2 in 5G Download Speed (-11.2 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Croatia is 15th overall, with a +1 place in 4G/5G Availability, +2 places in 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps), -1 in Excellent Consistent Quality, and no rank change in 5G Download Speed despite a -11.2 Mbps drop.

22. Slovakia

Global rank:
Slovakia rose 1 place to 22nd, thanks to a +1 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+0.2 p.p.) and +3 each in 4G/5G Download Speeds (+2.7 Mbps, +12.0 Mbps). 4G/5G Availability remained stable but improved by +0.7 p.p.

Among small land area markets:
Slovakia is 16th (up 1 place). Gains come from +1 in 4G Download Speed (+2.7 Mbps) and +2 in 5G Download Speed (+12.0 Mbps). 4G/5G Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality were unchanged in rank but rose by +0.7 p.p. and +0.2 p.p.

23. Canada

Global rank:
Canada stays 23rd overall, with no change in 4G/5G Availability (+0.5 p.p.). It improved by +1 in Excellent Consistent Quality (though -1.4 p.p. in score), +3 in 4G Download Speed (+4.1 Mbps), and +2 in 5G Download Speed (+8.1 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Canada remains 7th. It rose 1 place in Excellent Consistent Quality and 4G Download Speed, while 4G/5G Availability was stable (+0.5 p.p. score). Quality dipped -1.4 p.p. in score, 4G Download Speed grew +4.1 Mbps, and 5G Download Speed rose +8.1 Mbps.

24. Latvia

Global rank:
Latvia jumped 9 places to 24th, propelled by a +17-place leap in 4G/5G Availability (+2.6 p.p.) and +6 in 4G Download Speed (+5.7 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality rose 2 places but -0.7 p.p. in score, and 5G Download Speed slipped 1 place (+0.3 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Latvia is 17th (up 7 places). Key boosts include +9 places in 4G/5G Availability (+2.6 p.p.) and +5 in 4G Download Speed (+5.7 Mbps). 5G Download Speed dipped 1 place (+0.3 Mbps), and Excellent Consistent Quality rose 1 place despite a -0.7 p.p. score.

25. Serbia

Global rank:
Serbia rose 2 places to 25th, largely thanks to +4 places in 4G/5G Availability (+2.1 p.p.). Excellent Consistent Quality was unchanged in rank but slipped -0.8 p.p. in score. 4G Download Speed improved by +1.9 Mbps. No 5G data is reported.

Among small land area markets:
Serbia is 18th (up 1 place), with a notable +4-place jump in 4G/5G Availability (+2.1 p.p.). Excellent Consistent Quality rank was unchanged (-0.8 p.p.), and 4G Download Speed gained +1.9 Mbps.

26. Portugal

Global rank:
Portugal slid 4 places to 26th. 4G/5G Availability held its rank (+0.4 p.p.), but Excellent Consistent Quality fell 4 places (-2.8 p.p.). 4G Download Speed dropped 1 place (+2.6 Mbps), while 5G Download Speed gained 2 places (+6.0 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Portugal is 19th (down 3 places). Excellent Consistent Quality fell 2 places (-2.8 p.p.), and 4G Download Speed dropped 1 place (+2.6 Mbps). 4G/5G Availability and 5G Download Speed ranks were unchanged, although 5G rose +6.0 Mbps in score.

27. Bahrain

Global rank:
Bahrain jumped 5 places to 27th, propelled by +3 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.9 p.p.) and +2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+0.1 p.p.), 4G Download Speed (+2.5 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed (+12.3 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Bahrain is 20th (up 3 places). It advanced 2 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.9 p.p.), 1 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+0.1 p.p.), and 2 in 5G Download Speed (+12.3 Mbps). 4G Download Speed improved by +2.5 Mbps.

27. Hungary

Global rank:
Hungary rose 1 place to 27th. 4G/5G Availability was stable (+0.2 p.p.), but Excellent Consistent Quality dropped 3 places (-1.8 p.p.). 4G Download Speed grew by +1.7 Mbps, and 5G Download Speed by +10.5 Mbps, though 5G rank fell 1 place.

Among small land area markets:
Hungary stays 20th. 4G/5G Availability rose +0.2 p.p., but Excellent Consistent Quality fell -1.8 p.p. (down 1 place). 4G Download Speed rose +1.7 Mbps yet dropped 1 place in rank, and 5G Download Speed climbed +10.5 Mbps despite a rank decline.

29. France

Global rank:
France fell 4 places to 29th, driven by -4 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.6 p.p.) and -7 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-2.9 p.p.). 4G Download Speed rose 2 places (+4.1 Mbps), while 5G Download Speed rose 1 place but dropped -1.5 Mbps overall.

Among large land area markets:
France remains 8th, despite rank drops of 2 in both 4G/5G Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality. 4G Download Speed improved 1 place (+4.1 Mbps), while 5G Download Speed fell 1 place (-1.5 Mbps).

30. Belgium

Global rank:
Belgium is now 30th (down 1). It dropped 1 place in 4G/5G Availability (+0.6 p.p.) and 6 in both 4G and 5G Download Speed (though 4G rose +0.2 Mbps, 5G fell -8.9 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality rose 5 places (+0.2 p.p.).

Among small land area markets:
Belgium ranks 22nd (down 1). 4G/5G Availability is unchanged in rank (+0.6 p.p.), Excellent Consistent Quality rose 4 places (+0.2 p.p.), and 4G Download Speed fell 5 places (+0.2 Mbps). 5G Download Speed fell 2 places (-8.9 Mbps).

31. Germany

Global rank:
Germany remains 31st overall, with no change in 4G/5G Availability (+0.4 p.p.). Excellent Consistent Quality rose 2 places (but -0.7 p.p. in score), while 4G Download Speed fell 7 places (-1.1 Mbps) and 5G dropped 2 places (-7.8 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Germany stays 9th. No change in 4G/5G Availability (+0.4 p.p.), Excellent Consistent Quality improved 1 place (-0.7 p.p. score), but 4G and 5G Download Speeds each lost 2 ranks (-1.1 Mbps, -7.8 Mbps).

32. Czechia

Global rank:
Czechia fell 2 places to 32nd, largely due to a -19-place drop in Excellent Consistent Quality, despite +3 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.8 p.p.) and gains in 4G (+1.0 Mbps) and 5G Download Speed (+3.1 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Czechia is 23rd (down 1), mainly from a -15-place drop in Excellent Consistent Quality. It improved 3 places in 4G/5G Availability and saw +1.0 Mbps in 4G Download Speed (down 1 rank), while 5G Download Speed rose +3.1 Mbps with no rank change.

33. New Zealand

Global rank:
New Zealand rose 2 places to 33rd. It improved 7 places in Excellent Consistent Quality (+2.7 p.p.) and 1 in 4G Download Speed (+1.2 Mbps), but fell 6 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.1 p.p.) and 4 in 5G Download Speed (-7.2 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
New Zealand remains 10th overall. It dropped 2 places in 4G/5G Availability, gained 3 in Excellent Consistent Quality, held steady in 4G Download Speed (+1.2 Mbps), and dropped in 5G Download Speed (-7.2 Mbps).

34. Romania

Global rank:
Romania rose 6 places to 34th, aided by +4 in 4G/5G Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality, as well as +3.4 Mbps (4G) and +6.5 Mbps (5G) in Download Speeds.

Among large land area markets:
Romania improved 2 places to 11th. Gains include +3 places in 4G/5G Availability (+1.2 p.p.) and +1 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+0.3 p.p.), plus +3.4 Mbps for 4G and +6.5 Mbps for 5G Download Speed.

35. Kuwait

Global rank:
Kuwait fell 1 place to 35th. 4G/5G Availability was unchanged (+0.1 p.p.), Excellent Consistent Quality rose 3 places (+1.1 p.p.), but 4G Download Speed dropped 7 places (+1.2 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed fell 6 places (-18.9 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Kuwait is 24th (up 1 place), lifted by a +1.1 p.p. boost in Excellent Consistent Quality. 4G/5G Availability remained stable, but 4G Download Speed dropped 4 places (+1.2 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed dropped 5 places (-18.9 Mbps).

36. Poland

Global rank:
Poland improved 3 places to 36th, thanks to +1.5 p.p. in 4G/5G Availability (up 3 places) and +11.8 Mbps in 5G Download Speed (up 6 places). It lost 1 place in Excellent Consistent Quality and 4G Download Speed (+2.3 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Poland remains 12th, with +2 places each in 4G/5G Availability (+1.5 p.p.) and 5G Download Speed (+11.8 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality fell -0.8 p.p., and 4G Download Speed was +2.3 Mbps but unchanged in rank.

37. Brunei

Global rank:
Brunei dropped 12 places to 37th, driven by -31 in 4G/5G Availability (-6.4 p.p.) and -11 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-3.2 p.p.), plus -7 in 4G Download Speed (-1.1 Mbps). It did see a big +17-place jump in 5G Download Speed (+53.2 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Brunei is 25th (down 7 places). Availability fell 13 places, Excellent Consistent Quality 10, and 4G Download Speed 4 (-1.1 Mbps). However, 5G Download Speed climbed 8 places (+53.2 Mbps).

38. Greece

Global rank:
Greece fell 2 places to 38th, with -4 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.3 p.p.), -2 in Excellent Consistent Quality, and -1 in 4G Download Speed (+1.2 Mbps). 5G Download Speed grew +3.6 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
Greece stays 26th, despite a -4-place drop in 4G/5G Availability and -1 in Excellent Consistent Quality. It gained 2 places in 5G Download Speed (+3.6 Mbps) and improved 4G Download Speed by +1.2 Mbps (down 1 rank).

38. Malaysia

Global rank:
Malaysia fell 2 places to 38th, with 4G/5G Availability rank unchanged (+0.2 p.p.) but -4 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-1.5 p.p.), -2 in 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps), and -2 in 5G Download Speed (-2.4 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Malaysia is 13th (down 2). Excellent Consistent Quality fell 1 rank, 5G Download Speed 1 rank, and 4G Download Speed rose 1. Scores: +0.2 p.p. in Availability, -1.5 p.p. in Quality, +2.8 Mbps in 4G, -2.4 Mbps in 5G.

40. Italy

Global rank:
Italy rose 2 places to 40th, benefiting from +1.0 p.p. in 4G/5G Availability and a +3-rank jump in Excellent Consistent Quality. 4G Download Speed dropped 1 place (+2.2 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed fell 5 places (-3.9 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Italy remains 14th. It improved 1 place in 4G/5G Availability (+1.0 p.p.) and 2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-0.2 p.p.), but dropped 2 places in 4G Download Speed (+2.2 Mbps) and 3 in 5G Download Speed (-3.9 Mbps).

41. Hong Kong

Global rank:
Hong Kong stays 41st, with -3 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.1 p.p.) and -7 in 4G Download Speed (+1.2 Mbps). It gained 3 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+1.3 p.p.) and 1 in 5G Download Speed (-1.0 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Hong Kong is 27th (up 1 place). Excellent Consistent Quality rose +1.3 p.p., 4G/5G Availability fell 1 place (+0.1 p.p.), 4G Download Speed dropped 4 places (+1.2 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed climbed 1 place (-1.0 Mbps).

42. Georgia

Global rank:
Georgia climbed 7 places to 42nd, led by +5 in 4G/5G Availability (+1.9 p.p.) and +4 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+0.9 p.p.), plus a +12-place jump in 4G Download Speed (+9.1 Mbps). 5G Download Speed also rose +9.7 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
Georgia is 28th (up 3 places), aided by +4 in 4G/5G Availability and +1 in Excellent Consistent Quality. 4G Download Speed rose +9.1 Mbps, 5G by +9.7 Mbps. Availability increased +1.9 p.p., Quality +0.9 p.p.

43. Oman

Global rank:
Oman rose 3 places to 43rd, thanks to +6 in 4G/5G Availability and +5 in 5G Download Speed (+11.2 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality fell 4 places (-0.7 p.p.), and 4G Download Speed dropped 1 place (+1.4 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Oman is 15th (up 2). 4G/5G Availability climbed significantly (+2.0 p.p.), 5G Download Speed rose +11.2 Mbps, and 4G Download Speed gained +1.4 Mbps. Excellent Consistent Quality score dipped -0.7 p.p.

44. Vietnam

Global rank:
Vietnam improved 1 place to 44th, with a +4-place gain in 4G/5G Availability (+1.6 p.p.) offset by a -4 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-2.6 p.p.). 4G Download Speed was unchanged in rank (+1.4 Mbps). 5G metrics were not included.

Among large land area markets:
Vietnam stays 16th. 4G/5G Availability rose 2 places (+1.6 p.p.), while Excellent Consistent Quality fell 2 places (-2.6 p.p.). 4G Download Speed improved by +1.4 Mbps. 5G metrics are excluded.

45. Uruguay

Global rank:
Uruguay dropped 1 place to 45th, with -3 in 4G/5G Availability and -3 in 5G Download Speed (-5.3 Mbps). It gained 1 place in 4G Download Speed (+3.4 Mbps), and Excellent Consistent Quality was unchanged (+0.4 p.p.).

Among small land area markets:
Uruguay remains 29th. 4G/5G Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality each fell 1 place, while 4G Download Speed rose 2 places (+3.4 Mbps). 5G Download Speed dropped 3 places (-5.3 Mbps). Availability score was -0.1 p.p., Quality +0.4 p.p.

46. Türkiye

Global rank:
Türkiye climbed 5 places to 46th, aided by +3 in 4G/5G Availability (+1.2 p.p.) and +2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+0.4 p.p.). 4G Download Speed rose +3.4 Mbps. 5G data was not included.

Among large land area markets:
Türkiye is 17th (up 2 places). It gained 2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+0.4 p.p.) and saw +1.2 p.p. in 4G/5G Availability. 4G Download Speed rank fell 1 place (+3.4 Mbps). 5G metrics are excluded.

47. Spain

Global rank:
Spain dropped 4 places to 47th, largely from -5 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.3 p.p.), -6 in Excellent Consistent Quality, and -7 in 4G Download Speed (+0.6 Mbps). 5G Download Speed was unchanged in rank (+6.0 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Spain is 18th (down 3). It fell 3 places in Excellent Consistent Quality, 3 in 4G Download Speed, and 1 in 4G/5G Availability. Meanwhile, 5G Download Speed rose 1 place (+6.0 Mbps).

48. United Kingdom

Global rank:
The UK slid 1 place to 48th, impacted by -3 in Excellent Consistent Quality and -2 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.4 p.p.). 4G Download Speed fell 4 places (+0.7 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed dropped 1 place (+1.0 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
The UK is 19th (down 1). 4G/5G Availability rank was unchanged (+0.4 p.p.), but Excellent Consistent Quality fell 1 place (-2.0 p.p.). 5G Download Speed also dropped 1 place (+1.0 Mbps), and 4G Download Speed improved by +0.7 Mbps.

49. United Arab Emirates

Global rank:
The UAE rose 1 place to 49th, helped by +3 in 4G/5G Availability (+1.1 p.p.) and +1 in 5G Download Speed (though -8.5 Mbps). It fell 3 places in both Excellent Consistent Quality (-1.8 p.p.) and 4G Download Speed (+1.2 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
The UAE is up 2 places to 30th. 4G/5G Availability rose +1.1 p.p., and 5G Download Speed rank improved despite -8.5 Mbps. Excellent Consistent Quality fell -1.8 p.p., and 4G Download Speed slipped by 1 Mbps in rank terms.

50. Albania

Global rank:
Albania dropped 12 places to 50th, with major declines in 4G/5G Availability (down 8, -2.6 p.p.), Excellent Consistent Quality (down 16, -4.9 p.p.), and 4G Download Speed (down 5, -3.1 Mbps). No 5G data.

Among small land area markets:
Albania is 31st (down 4). 4G/5G Availability fell 3 places (-2.6 p.p.), Excellent Consistent Quality dropped 10 (-4.9 p.p.), and 4G Download Speed slid 4 places (-3.1 Mbps). No 5G metrics.

51. Ireland

Global rank:
Ireland dropped 3 places to 51st, owing to -4 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.1 p.p.), -1 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-1.3 p.p.), and bigger hits in 4G Download Speed (-7 places, +0.2 Mbps) and 5G Download Speed (-8 places, -10.5 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Ireland is 32nd (down 2). It fell across 4G/5G Availability, Excellent Consistent Quality, 4G Download Speed, and 5G Download Speed. Gains of +0.1 p.p. (Availability) and +0.2 Mbps (4G) were outweighed by the -10.5 Mbps drop in 5G.

52. Maldives

Global rank:
Maldives jumped 8 places to 52nd, helped by +6 in 4G/5G Availability (+2.5 p.p.) and +5 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+2.2 p.p.). 4G Download Speed fell 3 places (-0.3 Mbps), while 5G rose 4 places (+3.0 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Maldives is 33rd (up 4). It moved +3 places in 4G/5G Availability (+2.5 p.p.) and +2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (+2.2 p.p.). 4G Download Speed dipped 2 places (-0.3 Mbps), and 5G Download Speed rose +3.0 Mbps (no rank change noted).

53. Guatemala

Global rank:
Guatemala rose 2 places to 53rd, propelled by +9 in 4G/5G Availability (+2.5 p.p.). It fell 7 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-2.3 p.p.), 3 in 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps), and 1 in 5G Download Speed (+11.9 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Guatemala is 34th (up 1). A +4-place jump in 4G/5G Availability (+2.5 p.p.) was offset by a 4-place drop in Excellent Consistent Quality, plus smaller declines in 4G/5G Download Speed ranks (despite +2.8 Mbps, +11.9 Mbps).

54. Qatar

Global rank:
Qatar stays 54th. It fell 3 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.2 p.p.) and stayed level in Excellent Consistent Quality (-2.7 p.p.). It rose 3 places in 4G Download Speed (+4.8 Mbps) and stayed unchanged in 5G rank (+15.2 Mbps).

Among small land area markets:
Qatar is 35th (down 1). Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality each dropped 1 place, while 4G Download Speed rose 2 (+4.8 Mbps). 5G rank was unchanged (+15.2 Mbps).

55. India

Global rank:
India improved 1 place to 55th, supported by +6 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.9 p.p.) and +2 in 4G Download Speed (+0.8 Mbps). It lost 5 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-1.7 p.p.) and 2 in 5G Download Speed (-14.6 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
India is 20th (up 1). 4G/5G Availability rose 2 places (+0.9 p.p.), 4G Download Speed rose 1 (+0.8 Mbps), but Excellent Consistent Quality fell 2 (-1.7 p.p.), and 5G Download Speed dropped 1 (-14.6 Mbps).

55. Puerto Rico

Global rank:
Puerto Rico slipped 3 places to 55th, with -2 in 4G/5G Availability and -6 in 4G Download Speed (though +0.1 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality increased +0.4 p.p., but 5G Download Speed fell -0.7 Mbps.

Among small land area markets:
Puerto Rico is 36th (down 3). It dropped 1 place in 4G/5G Availability, 2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (despite +0.4 p.p.), and 5G Download Speed rank was unchanged (-0.7 Mbps). 4G Download Speed rose +0.1 Mbps but fell 6 places in rank.

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57. Saudi Arabia

Global rank:
Saudi Arabia dropped 4 places to 57th, due to -4 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.2 p.p.), -13 in 4G Download Speed, and -3 in 5G Download Speed. Excellent Consistent Quality rose 1 place but -0.4 p.p. in score.

Among large land area markets:
Saudi Arabia is 21st (down 1). 4G/5G Availability fell 3 places, 4G Download Speed 8 places, while 5G Download Speed improved slightly. Excellent Consistent Quality rose 1 place (-0.4 p.p. in score).

58. Indonesia

Global rank:
Indonesia stays 58th overall. It fell 4 places in 4G/5G Availability (+0.2 p.p.) and 2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-0.1 p.p.), but rose 2 places in 4G Download Speed (+1.0 Mbps). 5G metrics were not included.

Among large land area markets:
Indonesia is 22nd (up 1). It rose 1 place in 4G Download Speed (+1.0 Mbps), dropped 2 in 4G/5G Availability (+0.2 p.p.), and saw no rank change in Excellent Consistent Quality (-0.1 p.p.). 5G data was excluded.

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60. South Africa

Global rank:
South Africa rose 4 places to 60th, mainly on a +2 in 4G/5G Availability, +5 in Excellent Consistent Quality, and a dramatic +29 in 4G Download Speed (+11.0 Mbps). 5G Download Speed dropped 10 places (-29.1 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
South Africa is 23rd (up 2). 4G/5G Availability rank was unchanged, Excellent Consistent Quality rose 2 places, and 4G Download Speed soared +11.0 Mbps (up 15 ranks). 5G Download Speed fell 3 ranks (-29.1 Mbps).

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62. Brazil

Global rank:
Brazil slid 5 places to 62nd. 4G/5G Availability dropped 2 ranks (+0.4 p.p.), and Excellent Consistent Quality fell 10. 4G Download Speed rose +1.4 Mbps but lost 5 ranks, while 5G Download Speed was unchanged in rank (+1.2 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Brazil is 24th (down 2), due to -4 in Excellent Consistent Quality and -2 in 4G Download Speed. 4G/5G Availability gained +0.4 p.p., 4G Download Speed +1.4 Mbps, and 5G Download Speed +1.2 Mbps.

63. Thailand

Global rank:
Thailand stays 63rd. It improved 4 places in Excellent Consistent Quality and 2 in 4G Download Speed, while dropping 1 in 5G Download Speed. Scores: +0.8 p.p. (Availability), +3.0 p.p. (Quality), +0.9 Mbps (4G), +3.3 Mbps (5G).

Among large land area markets:
Thailand is 25th (down 1). 4G/5G Availability and 4G Download Speed ranks were unchanged, Excellent Consistent Quality rose 2 places, and 5G Download Speed fell 1. Metrics: +0.8 p.p. (Availability), +3.0 p.p. (Quality), +0.9 Mbps (4G), +3.3 Mbps (5G).

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67. Argentina

Global rank:
Argentina slipped 1 place to 67th, with declines in Excellent Consistent Quality and -2 in 4G Download Speed (+2.8 Mbps). 4G/5G Availability was unchanged (-0.1 p.p.). No 5G data.

Among large land area markets:
Argentina is 27th (down 1). 4G/5G Availability and Excellent Consistent Quality each fell 1 place, with -0.1 p.p. and -1.0 p.p. in scores, respectively. 4G Download Speed rose +2.8 Mbps, while 5G metrics are excluded.

68. Chile

Global rank:
Chile fell 1 place to 68th, with -3 in 4G/5G Availability (-0.1 p.p.), -2 in Excellent Consistent Quality (-1.0 p.p.), -3 in 4G Download Speed (+0.2 Mbps), and -2 in 5G Download Speed (-2.9 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
Chile is 28th (down 1). It dropped 2 places in 4G/5G Availability and 3 in 4G Download Speed, despite a +0.2 Mbps increase. 5G Download Speed fell 2 places (-2.9 Mbps). Excellent Consistent Quality was unchanged in rank.

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71. Peru

Global rank:
Peru is 71st (up 3 places), driven by +0.5 p.p. in 4G/5G Availability (up 1 rank), +0.9 p.p. in Excellent Consistent Quality (up 4 ranks), and +2.1 Mbps in 4G Download Speed (up 3 places). 5G data not included.

Among large land area markets:
Peru is 29th (up 2 places). Excellent Consistent Quality and 4G Download Speed each rose 2 ranks (+0.9 p.p., +2.1 Mbps). 4G/5G Availability was steady in rank (+0.5 p.p.). 5G not reported.

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75. Philippines

Global rank:
The Philippines fell 4 places to 75th, from -1 in 4G/5G Availability rank (+0.7 p.p.), -2 in Excellent Consistent Quality rank (-2.7 p.p.), +6 in 4G Download Speed rank (+1.5 Mbps), and -2 in 5G (-9.3 Mbps).

Among large land area markets:
The Philippines is 30th (down 1). 4G/5G Availability fell 1 place (+0.7 p.p.), 5G Download Speed fell -9.3 Mbps, while 4G Download Speed gained +1.5 Mbps. Excellent Consistent Quality was unchanged in rank (-2.7 p.p.).