CST reveals internet speeds in Saudi Arabia for Q1 2023

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The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) released its report on internet speeds in Saudi Arabia (Meqyas) for Q1 2023.

In a statement, CITC compared the speeds of service providers in the Kingdom through download, upload and speed of access to digital content.

The average download speed for mobile internet reached 186.34 megabits per second (Mbps), a rise of 4.1% compared to Q1 2022. Meanwhile, the average upload speed amounted to 22.71 Mbps.

The average download speed for fixed-line internet amounted to 115.16 Mbps, a rise of 7.6% compared with a year earlier.

stc came in the first place in terms of mobile internet average download speed, with 200.41 Mbps, up 4.1% from a year earlier. It also ranked first in terms of mobile Internet upload speed across the Kingdom.

Etihad Etisalat Co. (Mobily) came first in fixed-line internet download speed, with 129.75 Mbps.

The number of Saudi cities covered with 5G reached 97, at an average speed of 344.41 Mbps.