{"id":4699,"date":"2022-01-28T21:15:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T13:15:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/?p=4699"},"modified":"2022-02-02T19:13:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T03:13:38","slug":"smart-is-philippines-undisputed-fastest-5g-mobile-network-in-latest-ookla-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartcommunications-develop.go-vip.net\/?p=4699","title":{"rendered":"Smart is Philippines\u2019 Undisputed Fastest 5G Mobile Network in Latest Ookla\u00ae Report"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4699\" class=\"elementor elementor-4699\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-c47bb83 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"c47bb83\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-351b3dd1 sc_inner_width_none sc_content_align_inherit sc_layouts_column_icons_position_left\" data-id=\"351b3dd1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ecfc565 sc_fly_static elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ecfc565\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smart-5g-sweeps-ookla-speedtest-awards-tm-in-h1-and-h2-2021\">Smart 5G sweeps Ookla<sup>\u00ae <\/sup>Speedtest Awards <sup>TM <\/sup>in H1 and H2 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PLDT mobile services arm Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) remains as the country\u2019s undisputed fastest 5G mobile network as it delivered significantly higher speeds for its subscribers during the second half of 2021, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/awards\/reports\/2021\/Q3Q42021%20Philippines%20Smart%205G%20Mobile.pdf\">according to the latest report by Ookla<\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, the global leader in mobile and broadband network intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using 325,396 user-initiated 5G tests, Ookla declared Smart as the winner of its Speedtest Awards<sup>TM <\/sup>for Q3-Q4 2021 with a Speed Score<sup>TM<\/sup> of 201.95, while its closest competitor posted a Speed Score<sup>TM&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/sup>of 116.08.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/SMART-FASTEST-5G-AWARD.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4700\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sweeping-awards-for-h1-and-h2-2021\">Sweeping awards for H1 and H2 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To bag the award, Smart posted a median download speed of 218.82 Mbps and a median upload speed of 22.46 Mbps, while its closest competitor posted a median download speed of 116.92 Mbps and a median upload speed of 10.81 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ookla also reported Smart\u2019s median latency to be at 14 milliseconds while its closest competitor recorded a median latency of 19 milliseconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having won \u2018Fastest 5G Mobile Network\u2019 for Q1-Q2 back in August last year, Smart\u2019s latest accomplishment meant it effectively swept the Ookla Speedtest Awards for all award periods of 2021 amid its accelerated 5G rollout and continuous network improvement efforts across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"huge-speed-gaps-in-manila-cebu-cdo\">Huge speed gaps in Manila, Cebu, CDO<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In its latest report, Ookla also showed huge speed gaps between Smart and its closest competitor in select cities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Manila for example, Smart recorded a median download speed of 263.67 Mbps while its closest competitor posted 98.44 Mbps. Smart also registered a median upload speed of 28.27 Mbps while its closest competitor hit 9.77 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Visayas, Smart also dominated Cebu City with a median download speed of 214.27 Mbps while its closest competitor recorded 125.93 Mbps. Smart also led with an upload speed of 19.85 Mbps while its closest competitor clocked 10.34 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Mindanao, Smart led in Cagayan de Oro City with a median download speed of 217.83 Mbps while its closest competitor recorded 143.71 Mbps. Smart also posted a median upload speed of 21.82 Mbps while its closest competitor posted 12.20 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"speed-as-key-network-performance-metric\">Speed as key network performance metric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs the pandemic sped up digital adoption across the world, we have made it our mission to provide Filipinos with the best customer experience through our superior network and innovative services that enable our subscribers to live the Giga Life and pursue their passions,\u201d said Jane J. Basas,\u201d SVP and Head of Wireless Consumer Business at Smart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSpeed is the key metric when it comes to network performance and simply providing amazing digital experiences, and we are extremely proud that our 5G network has consistently been recognized as the fastest in the country based on the real-world experience by our subscribers,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pioneering-5g-services\">Pioneering 5G services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since it launched its 5G commercial service nationwide back in 2020, Smart has relentlessly pushed 5G revolution in the Philippines, deploying around 7,200 5G base stations around the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart also enables Filipinos to adopt 5G and enjoy its benefits through innovative products and services, such as the Rocket WiFi, Smart\u2019s first and fastest 5G Pocket WiFi; and the Smart Bro Prepaid Home WiFi 5G, Smart\u2019s first 5G-powered prepaid WiFi service that makes it easier for families to enjoy fiber-like wireless speeds at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smart also introduced the groundbreaking Unli 5G data offer via the GigaLife App to give subscribers more data to enjoy all their favorite online activities powered by Smart 5G. Smart later brought this unlimited 5G experience to postpaid customers by launching the Signature Plans+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"make-the-smart-move-now\">Make the Smart move now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through its superior network, Smart is gearing up to bring more exciting 5G experiences to subscribers.\u00a0 To take part in these amazing experiences, non-Smart customers can now make the Smart move without having to change their mobile number through <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.smart.com.ph\/mnp-guide-how-to-switch-to-smart-and-keep-your-mobile-number\/\">Mobile Number Portability (MNP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To know more about switching to Smart via MNP, users may visit <a href=\"https:\/\/x.smart\/switch\">x.smart\/switch<\/a> or make the switch via the GigaLife App.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub>*Based on analysis by Ookla<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> of Speedtest Intelligence<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> data Q3\u2013Q4 2021. 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