Kuwait
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.
Zain led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Zain was the fastest mobile provider in Kuwait during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined, and also specifically for 5G. It recorded a median 5G download speed of 420.78 Mbps, and an upload speed of 30.61 Mbps.
Zain and Ooredoo offered the best gaming experiences
Zain recorded the best gaming experience among fixed ISPs in Kuwait, according to Speedtest Intelligence data, while Ooredoo recorded the best mobile gaming experience.
Zain the fastest fixed ISP in Kuwait
Zain was the fastest ISP in Kuwait during 2H 2024 with a median download speed of 227.79 Mbps, and a median upload speed of 34.11 Mbps.
Ahmadi and Al-Riqqa were the top performing cities in Kuwait
Among the most populous cities in Kuwait, Ahmadi recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 295.42 Mbps, while Al-Riqqa outpaced the other cities to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 224.24 Mbps.
347.90
Fastest 5G Network
85.76
Best 5G Video Experience
83.86
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Zain was the fastest mobile provider in Kuwait during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 273.37. Zain recorded a median download speed of 263.71 Mbps, followed by Ooredoo, which recorded 261.64 Mbps, and stc with 236.11 Mbps. Zain recorded a median upload speed of 27.1 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
Zain was the fastest 5G provider in Kuwait during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 347.90. Zain led on median 5G download speed, recording 420.78 Mbps, ahead of next placed Ooredoo, which recorded 378.83 Mbps, and stc with 326.1 Mbps. Zain recorded a median 5G upload speed of 30.61 Mbps, and a latency over 5G of 30 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 Kuwait during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers. Zain recorded the best 5G Consistency in the market, with 91.6% 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
Ooredoo recorded the highest 5G Availability in Kuwait during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with 75.2% of its users accessing its 5G network a majority of the time.
Read our detailed methodology for more details on how we calculate 5G Availability.
Video Experience
There was no best provider for video experience in Kuwait during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with no statistical difference between the mobile providers. Zain provided the best 5G video experience in the market, with a 5G Video Streaming Score of 85.76.
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
Ooredoo recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Kuwait, with a Game Score of 83.86. 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 Kuwait 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
Ahmadi had the fastest median mobile download speed among Kuwait’s most populous cities, recording 295.42 Mbps. Sabah Al Salem was second, followed by Rumaithiya in third. At the other end of the scale, Farwaniya had the slowest median mobile download speed at 206.31 Mbps, followed by Al-Riqqa and Kuwait City. Zain was the fastest provider across two cities, followed by Ooredoo in one.
72.45
Best Fixed Network
81.47
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. Zain had the Best Fixed Network among ISPs in Kuwait during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with an Overall Connectivity Score of 72.45.
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
Zain was the fastest ISP in Kuwait during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data, with a Speed Score of 197.72. Zain led on median download speed, recording 227.79 Mbps, ahead of next placed Ooredoo, which recorded 208.53 Mbps, and stc with 199.44 Mbps. Zain recorded a median upload speed of 34.11 Mbps, and recorded a latency of 32 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
Zain recorded the highest network Consistency in Kuwait, with 87.4% 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 Kuwait 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
Zain provided the best ISP gaming experience in Kuwait, with a Game Score of 81.47.
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 Kuwait 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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City Performance
Al-Riqqa had the fastest median fixed download speed among Kuwait’s most populous cities, recording 224.24 Mbps. Fahaheel was second, followed by Salwa in third. At the other end of the scale, Kuwait City had the slowest median fixed download speed at 169.47 Mbps, followed by Salmiya and Hawally. Zain was the fastest provider across three cities.
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