Smart Communications Inc. said over the weekend it is the country’s undisputed fastest 5G mobile network as it delivered significantly higher speeds for its subscribers in the second half of 2021, based on the latest report by Ookla.
Using 325,396 user-initiated 5G tests, Ookla declared Smart as the winner of its speedtest awards for third quarter to fourth quarter, with a speed score of 201.95, topping its closest competitor with a speed score of 116.08.
Smart posted a median download speed of 218.82 megabits per second and a median upload speed of 22.46 Mbps, while its closest competitor posted a median download speed of 116.92 Mbps and a median upload speed of 10.81 Mbps.
Ookla also reported Smart’s median latency at 14 milliseconds while its closest competitor recorded a median latency of 19 milliseconds.
Ookla’s latest report also showed huge speed gaps between Smart and its closest competitor in select cities.
Smart recorded a median download speed of 263.67 Mbps in Manila, while its closest competitor posted 98.44 Mbps. Smart also registered a median upload speed of 28.27 Mbps, while its closest competitor hit 9.77 Mbps.
Smart also dominated Cebu City in the Visayas with a median download speed of 214.27 Mbps, while its closest competitor recorded 125.93 Mbps. Smart also led with an upload speed of 19.85 Mbps while its closest competitor clocked 10.34 Mbps.
Smart led in Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao with a median download speed of 217.83 Mbps while its closest competitor recorded 143.71 Mbps. Smart also posted a median upload speed of 21.82 Mbps while its closest competitor posted 12.20 Mbps.
“As the pandemic sped up digital adoption across the world, we have made it our mission to provide Filipinos with the best customer experience through our superior network and innovative services that enable our subscribers to live the Giga Life and pursue their passions,” said Jane Basas, senior vice president and head of wireless consumer business at Smart.
“Speed is the key metric when it comes to network performance and simply providing amazing digital experiences, and we are extremely proud that our 5G network has consistently been recognized as the fastest in the country based on the real-world experience by our subscribers,” she said.
Smart launched its 5G commercial service nationwide in 2020 and relentlessly pushed 5G revolution in the Philippines, deploying around 7,200 5G base stations around the country.
