Ecuador
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.
Claro led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Claro was the fastest mobile provider in Ecuador during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 25.33 Mbps, and an upload speed of 13.82 Mbps.
CNT and Fibramax offered the best gaming experiences
CNT offered the best mobile gaming experience in Ecuador during 2H 2024, while Fibramax recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
Netlife the fastest fixed ISP in Ecuador
Netlife was the fastest ISP in Ecuador during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 114.97 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 104.46 Mbps.
Santa Elena and Guayas were the top performing regions in Ecuador
Among the regions of Ecuador, Santa Elena recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 37.01 Mbps, while Guayas outpaced the other regions to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 121.24 Mbps.
30.64
Fastest Mobile Network
64.43
Best Mobile Video Experience
68.63
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Claro was the fastest mobile provider in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 30.64. Claro recorded a median download speed of 25.33 Mbps, followed by CNT, which recorded 24.30 Mbps, and Movistar with 20.22 Mbps. Claro also led the market on median upload speed, with 13.82 Mbps, and a latency of 51 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
There was no winner of best mobile network Consistency in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
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
Claro recorded the best mobile video experience in Ecuador, with a Video Streaming Score of 64.43.
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
CNT recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Ecuador, with a Game Score of 68.63.
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 Ecuador 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: July – December 2024
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Regional Performance
Santa Elena had the fastest median mobile download speed among Ecuador’s regions, recording 37.01 Mbps. Bolivar was second, followed by Los Ríos in third. At the other end of the scale, Cotopaxi had the slowest median mobile download speed at 13.02 Mbps, followed by Canar and Pastaza.
360.85
Fastest Fixed Network
79.73
Best ISP Gaming Experience
Best Fixed Network
Overall 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. There was no Best Fixed Network based on Overall Connectivity Score in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
Overall 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 Overall Connectivity Score.
Fastest Fixed ISP
Netlife was the fastest ISP in Ecuador during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 145.02. Netlife recorded a median download speed of 114.97 Mbps. Netlife also led the market on median upload speed, with 104.46 Mbps, and on latency, with 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 Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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
Fibramax provided the best ISP gaming experience in Ecuador, with a Game Score of 79.73.
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 Ecuador 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: July – December 2024
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Regional Performance
Guayas had the fastest median fixed download speed among Ecuador’s regions, recording 121.24 Mbps. Manabí was second, followed by Santa Elena in third. At the other end of the scale, Galápagos Islands had the slowest median fixed download speed at 28.47 Mbps, followed by Orellana and Zamora-Chinchipe. Claro was the fastest provider across three regions, followed by Xtrim in two.
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