Jordan
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.
Umniah led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Umniah was the fastest mobile provider in Jordan during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 39.17 Mbps, and an upload speed of 21.01 Mbps.
Zain and Umniah offered the best video and gaming mobile experiences
Zain offered the best mobile video streaming experience in Jordan during 2H 2024, while Umniah recorded the best mobile gaming experience in the market, according to Speedtest Intelligence data.
Orange the fastest fixed ISP in Jordan
Orange was the fastest ISP in Jordan during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 174.94 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 174.13 Mbps.
Amman the top performing region in Jordan
Amman recorded the fastest median mobile and fixed download speeds among the regions of Jordan. Its median mobile download speed was 37.33 Mbps, and it recorded a median fixed download speed of 160.75 Mbps.
58.36
Fastest Mobile Network
72.38
Best Mobile Video Experience
77.84
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Umniah was the fastest mobile provider in Jordan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 58.36. Umniah led on median download speed, recording 39.17 Mbps, ahead of next placed Zain, which recorded 26.42 Mbps, and Orange with 25.08 Mbps. Umniah also led the market on median upload speed, with 21.01 Mbps, and the lowest latency with 29 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
Umniah recorded the best mobile network Consistency in Jordan, with 92.5% 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
Zain recorded the best mobile video experience in Jordan, with a Video Streaming Score of 72.38.
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
Umniah recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Jordan, with a Game Score of 77.84.
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 Umniah as the top rated mobile provider in Jordan, with a score of 3.61 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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Video Streaming Score
Regional Performance
Amman had the fastest median mobile download speed among Jordan’s regions, recording 37.33 Mbps. Aqaba was second, followed by Zarqa in third. At the other end of the scale, Tafilah had the slowest median mobile download speed at 20.44 Mbps, followed by Jerash and Balqa. Umniah was the fastest provider across six regions.
75.80
Best Fixed Network
195.91
Fastest ISP
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. Orange had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Jordan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with an Overall Connectivity Score of 75.80.
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
Orange was the fastest ISP in Jordan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 195.91. Orange led on median download speed, recording 174.94 Mbps, ahead of next placed Zain, which recorded 161.19 Mbps, and DAMAMAX with 143.45 Mbps. Orange also led the market on median upload speed, with 174.13 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 8 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 Jordan 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 Jordan 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
There was no winner of best ISP gaming experience in Jordan during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the ISPs.
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 Jordan 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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Best Fixed Network
Regional Performance
Amman had the fastest median fixed download speed among Jordan’s regions, recording 160.75 Mbps. Jerash was second, followed by Zarqa in third. At the other end of the scale, Tafilah had the slowest median fixed download speed at 14.27 Mbps, followed by Ma’an Governorate and Mafraq. Orange was the fastest provider across five regions, followed by Zain in two.
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