Uruguay
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.
Antel led the mobile market across key performance metrics
Antel was the fastest mobile provider in Uruguay during 2H 2024, across all technologies combined. It recorded a median download speed of 172.21 Mbps, and an upload speed of 15.9 Mbps.
Montevideo Department and San José were the top performing regions in Uruguay
Among the regions of Uruguay, Montevideo Department recorded the fastest median mobile download speed of 148.28 Mbps, while San José outpaced the other regions to record the fastest median fixed download speed, with 174.71 Mbps.
Claro and Antel offered the best video and gaming mobile experiences
Claro offered the best mobile video streaming experience in Uruguay during 2H 2024, while Antel recorded the best mobile gaming experience, according to Speedtest Intelligence data.
226.72
Fastest Mobile Network
72.05
Best Mobile Video Experience
80.88
Best Mobile Gaming Experience
Fastest Mobile Network
Antel was the fastest mobile provider in Uruguay during this period, based on Speedtest Intelligence® data for all technologies combined, with a Speed Score of 226.72. Antel led on median download speed, recording 172.21 Mbps, ahead of next placed Claro, which recorded 45.94 Mbps, and Movistar with 37.76 Mbps. Antel also led the market on median upload speed, with 15.9 Mbps, and a latency of 44 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 Uruguay 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 Uruguay, with a Video Streaming Score of 72.05.
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
Antel recorded the best mobile gaming experience in Uruguay, with a Game Score of 80.88.
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 Uruguay 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
Montevideo Department had the fastest median mobile download speed among Uruguay’s regions, recording 148.28 Mbps. Maldonado was second, followed by Colonia in third. At the other end of the scale, Flores had the slowest median mobile download speed at 36.14 Mbps, followed by San José and Cerro Largo. Antel was the fastest provider across three regions.
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