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e& UAE Wins: Fastest 5G Network in the World by Mid-2025

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e& UAE Crowned World’s Fastest 5G Network for H1 2025

e& UAE, formerly known as Etisalat, has secured the title of the world’s fastest 5G network for the third consecutive time. This accolade, awarded by Ookla®, the company behind the Speedtest® platform, highlights the exceptional performance of e& UAE’s network during the first half of 2025. This achievement underscores the ongoing advancement in mobile technology, with potential implications for African markets seeking to improve their own 5G infrastructure.

Key Performance Indicators and Global Benchmarking

Ookla’s Speed Score™ for e& UAE reached an impressive 81.94, firmly placing them ahead of international competitors. Vinaphone from Vietnam and Ooredoo from Qatar achieved Speed Scores of 78.11 and 78.10, respectively, indicating the significant lead held by e& UAE. The Speed Score, a critical performance metric utilized by Ookla, takes into account both download and upload speeds, alongside latency measurements, providing a comprehensive overview of the overall connection quality. Specifically, Ookla’s data reveals that the median download speed for e& UAE was 853.52 Mbps, while the median upload speed was 52.21 Mbps. These figures underscore e& UAE’s sustained technological advancements since 2020, representing a significant benchmark for global 5G network performance.

e& UAE’s continued dominance in the 5G landscape offers valuable insights into effective network deployment and optimization. The successes of this Middle Eastern operator can serve as a model for African nations aiming to strengthen their 5G capabilities and encourage faster connectivity for their citizens.

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