Bolivia
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.
Entel led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Entel was the fastest mobile provider in Bolivia during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 12.83 Mbps, and an upload speed of 9.57 Mbps.
Tigo offered the best gaming experiences
Tigo offered the best mobile gaming experience in Bolivia during 2H 2024, while Tigo also recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs.
Tigo the fastest fixed ISP in Bolivia
Tigo was the fastest ISP in Bolivia during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 60.99 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 18.84 Mbps.
Beni Department and Santa Cruz were the top performing regions in Bolivia
Among the regions of Bolivia, Beni Department recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 18.3 Mbps, while Santa Cruz outpaced the other regions to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 51.64 Mbps.
16.97
Fastest Mobile Network
66.48
Best Mobile Video Experience
68.06
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Entel was the fastest mobile provider in Bolivia during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 16.97. Entel led on median download speed, recording 12.83 Mbps, ahead of next placed Tigo, which recorded 10.97 Mbps, and VIVA with 8.79 Mbps. Entel also led the market on median upload speed, with 9.57 Mbps, and a latency of 57 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
Tigo recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Bolivia, with 67.0% 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
VIVA recorded the best mobile video experience in Bolivia, with a Video Streaming Score of 66.48.
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
Tigo recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Bolivia, with a Game Score of 68.06.
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
Speedtest users scored VIVA as the top rated mobile provider in Bolivia, with a score of 2.99 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.
Mobile Awards
Data Collection Period: July – December 2024
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Regional Performance
Beni Department had the fastest median mobile download speed among Bolivia’s regions, recording 18.3 Mbps. Tarija Department was second, followed by Chuquisaca Department in third. At the other end of the scale, La Paz Department had the slowest median mobile download speed at 9.07 Mbps, followed by Cochabamba Department and Santa Cruz. Entel was the fastest provider across seven regions.
65.12
Best Fixed Network
57.68
Fastest ISP
73.57
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. Tigo had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Bolivia during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with an Overall Connectivity Score of 65.12.
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
Tigo was the fastest ISP in Bolivia during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 57.68. Tigo led on median download speed, recording 60.99 Mbps, ahead of next placed AXS Bolivia, which recorded 39.42 Mbps, and Comteco with 39.2 Mbps. Tigo recorded a median upload speed of 18.84 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 34 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
Tigo recorded the highest network Consistency in Bolivia, with 83.6% 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 Bolivia 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
Tigo provided the best ISP gaming experience in Bolivia, with a Game Score of 73.57.
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 Bolivia 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
Santa Cruz had the fastest median fixed download speed among Bolivia’s regions, recording 51.64 Mbps. La Paz Department was second, followed by Cochabamba Department in third. At the other end of the scale, Pando Department had the slowest median fixed download speed at 24.18 Mbps, followed by Beni Department and Potosi Department. Tigo was the fastest provider across seven regions.
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