Denmark
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.
Telia led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Telia was the fastest mobile provider in Denmark during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 170.00 Mbps, and an upload speed of 19.88 Mbps.
YouSee and Fibia offered the best gaming experiences
YouSee offered the best mobile gaming experience in Denmark during 2H 2024, while Fibia recorded the best gaming experience among ISPs, according to Speedtest Intelligence data.
Hiper the fastest fixed ISP in Denmark
Hiper was the fastest ISP in Denmark during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 305.22 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 207.25 Mbps.
Frederiksberg and Aarhus were the top performing cities in Denmark
Among the most populous cities in Denmark, Frederiksberg recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 285.3 Mbps, while Aarhus outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 239.76 Mbps.
188.09
Fastest Mobile Network
83.95
Best Mobile Video Experience
90.62
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Telia was the fastest mobile provider in Denmark during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 188.09. Telia led on median download speed, recording 170.00 Mbps, ahead of next placed YouSee, which recorded 151.83 Mbps, and 3 with 147.75 Mbps. Telia recorded a median upload speed of 19.88 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 31 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.
Fastest 5G Network
There was no fastest 5G provider in Denmark during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers.
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 Denmark during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers. YouSee recorded the best 5G Consistency in the market, with 86.5% of samples meeting or exceeding the 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 Denmark 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
3 recorded the best mobile video experience in Denmark, with a Video Streaming Score of 83.95. There was no best provider for video experience over 5G.
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
YouSee recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Denmark, with a Game Score of 90.62. There was no best provider for gaming experience over 5G.
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 Denmark 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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City Performance
Frederiksberg had the fastest median mobile download speed among Denmark’s most populous cities, recording 285.30 Mbps. Aalborg was second, followed by Copenhagen in third. At the other end of the scale, Vejle had the slowest median mobile download speed at 165.52 Mbps, followed by Kolding and Randers. 3 was the fastest provider across two cities, followed by Telia in one.
83.77
Best Fixed Network
3.54/5
Top Rated ISP
96.63
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. Hiper had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Denmark during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with an Overall Connectivity Score of 83.77.
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
Hiper was the fastest ISP in Denmark during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 324.04. Hiper led on median download speed, recording 305.22 Mbps, ahead of next placed Fibia, which recorded 244.13 Mbps, and YouSee with 235.81 Mbps. Hiper recorded a median upload speed of 207.25 Mbps, and a latency of 10 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
Hiper recorded the highest network Consistency in Denmark, with 95.2% 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 Denmark 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
Fibia provided the best ISP gaming experience in Denmark, with a Game Score of 96.63.
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 eligible provider. Read our detailed methodology for more details.
Consumer Sentiment
Speedtest users scored Fibia as the top rated ISP in Denmark, with a score of 3.54 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: July – December 2024
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City Performance
Aarhus had the fastest median fixed download speed among Denmark’s most populous cities, recording 239.76 Mbps. Frederiksberg was second, followed by Randers in third. At the other end of the scale, Esbjerg had the slowest median fixed download speed at 202.44 Mbps, followed by Kolding and Aalborg.
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