SEATTLE/ABU DHABI: Ookla, the global leader in fixed broadband and mobile network testing applications, data, and analysis today recognized Etisalat for being the fastest mobile network operator worldwide in 2020, providing its subscribers with the fastest mobile speeds from anywhere in the world.

The Speedtest Awards for top network providers are using a ‘Speed Score’ that incorporates a measure of each provider’s network speeds (download and upload) to rank network speed performance. Ookla analyzed many tests that were customer-initiated across every network checking internet speeds using various mobile and web applications to determine the ranking.

Etisalat is the only operator globally to rank higher than 90 as per Ookla Speedtest data with a download speed of 115.89 Mbps and an overall ranking in the ‘Speed Score’ at 98.78 Mbps. It also won the Speedtest Awards for both the fastest mobile network worldwide in Q1-Q2 and Q2-Q3 in 2020 and the fastest fixed broadband network in Q3-Q4 2019.

Hatem Dowidar, Acting CEO, Etisalat Group & CEO, Etisalat International, and board member of GSMA said that it is a milestone achievement and a testament to the relentless efforts towards the vision to ‘Drive the digital future to empower societies’. He also thanked the wise leadership in the UAE for positioning the country among the most digitally advanced globally and inspiring us to realize our efforts by delivering world-class networks, infrastructure, and innovative services.

Doug Suttles, CEO, and co-founder of Ookla said that it is a historic and proud moment for the country and Etisalat. He added that the achievement showcase the company’s commitment to advancing the UAE and empowering its leadership with a strategic edge in taking one large step closer to realizing the UAE Vision 2021 plan and national digital transformation strategy.

Source: WAM