DriftAsia Index · Open

Mobile speed
index - Asia

Median mobile download speed per destination, from the Speedtest Global Index. Where we have run our own field tests, those measurements are blended into the score. A practical view of the throughput you actually get, not just where networks reach.

Top UAE (100)Lowest Pakistan (40)as of September 2026

How the score is built

The Mobile Speed Index is the national median mobile download speed from the Speedtest Global Index (Ookla), banded to 0-100. Where we have run our own field tests, those measurements are blended into the score.

Speed and coverage reviewed annually; prices refreshed monthly. History from April 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Mobile Speed Index measure?

It ranks destinations from national median mobile download-speed data, with field observations blended in where the dataset has validated measurements.

Does the score guarantee the speed I will get?

No. It is a destination-level indicator. Actual speed depends on location, network, congestion, device and plan; use it with the coverage and field-test information.

How often is the Asia dataset updated?

The dataset is refreshed monthly. Each page shows its current update month and links to the open data-asia.json source file.

Can I cite or reuse these asian connectivity figures?

Yes. The dataset and derived figures are published under CC BY 4.0. Credit DriftAsia and link to the relevant page or source file.

Cite this data
DriftAsia, "Mobile Speed Index", September 2026. https://driftasia.com/data/data-asia.json

Open data under CC BY 4.0. Free to reuse with attribution.

DriftAsia index · open data: data-asia.json · updated September 2026