Ookla: Uzbekistan Climbs 65 Positions in Mobile Internet Speed Rankings in the last 4 years
2025-03-06 09:00:00 / News of ministry
Minister of Digital Technologies Sherzod Shermatov met with Ookla President and CEO Steven Bye, Chief Strategy Officer Chip Strange, and Sales Director for North and Central Asia Victor Zeng during the Mobile World Congress “MWC Barcelona – 2025.”
The discussions focused on expanding internet infrastructure and enhancing quality monitoring mechanisms. The parties also explored strategies to accelerate 5G deployment in the regions, test innovative technological solutions for mobile operators, and support their advancement through global expertise.
Ookla representatives highlighted Uzbekistan’s significant progress in mobile internet speed. According to the “Speedtest Global Index”, the country ranked 133rd in 2020 but had risen to 68th place by January 2025—an improvement of 65 positions.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and advancing joint initiatives.
Background: Founded in 2006, Ookla is a global leader in internet speed measurement and analysis. The company enables users worldwide to assess their connection quality via its Speedtest platform. The “Speedtest Global Index”, which is updated monthly, benchmarks mobile and fixed broadband speeds across countries.