Vietnam has reached a significant milestone on the global digital infrastructure map, entering the top 10 countries with the fastest internet speeds for the first time in both mobile and fixed broadband categories.
According to the July 2026 Speedtest Global Index by Ookla, Vietnam's mobile internet ranking climbed 10 spots to 10th place globally, with a median download speed of 205.58 Mbps. Meanwhile, fixed broadband continued its steady upward trajectory, rising to 7th place worldwide with a speed of 307.11 Mbps.
In less than two years, Vietnam’s internet speeds have seen a rare and dramatic leap. At the end of 2024, the country’s mobile internet was clocked at approximately 87 Mbps, ranking 37th globally. By March 2025, that figure rose to 144 Mbps, breaking into the top 20 for the first time. Just over a year later, speeds surpassed the 200 Mbps threshold, propelling Vietnam directly into the global top 10.
Fixed broadband has seen similarly resilient growth. From roughly 159 Mbps in early 2025, speeds surged to over 307 Mbps by mid-2026—nearly doubling in just 18 months.
This rate of growth is exceptional, even when compared to many developed nations. In Ookla’s July report, Vietnam was recognized as the market with the most significant improvement in global rankings, whereas most other countries remained relatively stagnant.
The primary driver behind this achievement is the nationwide rollout of 5G technology. Moving beyond the initial pilot phase, domestic telecommunications companies have invested heavily in 5G coverage since late 2024, expanding the number of base stations and optimizing transmission infrastructure. Consequently, mobile internet speeds have seen near-monthly improvements.
Data from the i-Speed measurement system, managed by the Ministry of Science and Technology, further supports these findings. 5G speeds in Vietnam peaked at over 594 Mbps in early 2026 and remained consistently high, averaging 462 Mbps in July. This indicates a massive shift in user behavior, with the majority of the population now connecting via 5G networks rather than the older 4G standard.
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