MyBroadband Insights' 2024 Mobile Network Quality Report reveals that MTN has the highest-performing mobile network in South Africa. Based on 1.17 million speed tests, MTN excelled in download speeds, latency, and overall network quality. Vodacom achieved the best 5G performance, while Cell C made significant strides in network speed improvements.
MyBroadband Insights has released its 2024 Mobile Network Quality Report, which shows that MTN has the best mobile network in South Africa.
As part of the dedicated drive tests, MyBroadband Insights covered 52,000 km and performed testing in all of South Africa’s major cities and large towns. MTN had the highest average download speed at 80.88 Mbps, followed by Vodacom at 65.14 Mbps, Cell C at 54.43, Telkom at 34.07 Mbps, and Rain at 21.82 Mbps.
Vodacom achieved the best 5G performance in South Africa, driven by the continuous expansion of its 5G network.
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