Smart wins five out of seven categories outright: 5G Availability, both of Opensignal's speed awards (5G Download Speed and 5G Upload Speed), along with two out of three experiential awards (5G Video Experience and 5G Games Experience). As for the download speed category, Smart achieved 178.1 Mbps for 5G Download Speed, which is 78 Mbps faster than Globe’s score of 100.1 Mbps. On the other hand, for the upload speed category, Smart touted a significant lead on 5G Upload Speed as users reported average speeds of 18.4 Mbps. But once you compare speeds, load options, convenience, and long-term value, the differences become more obvious. The real differences begin when you compare speed tiers and load flexibility. Speed Matters: Are You Getting What You Need? PLDT Home Fiber Prepaid and GFiber Prepaid both offer speed options of 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and up to 300 Mbps. For households with higher internet usage, having more speed options offers greater flexibility, rather than forcing users into a single setup that may not meet their needs. Read more in our articles including "Smart leads 5G mobile network in PH with 7 wins, reports Opensignal" and "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G".
Smart wins five out of seven categories outright: 5G Availability, both of Opensignal's speed awards (5G Download Speed and 5G Upload Speed), along with two out of three experiential awards (5G Video Experience and 5G Games Experience). As for the download speed category, Smart achieved 178.1 Mbps for 5G Download Speed, which is 78 Mbps faster than Globe’s score of 100.1 Mbps.
On the other hand, for the upload speed category, Smart touted a significant lead on 5G Upload Speed as users reported average speeds of 18.4 Mbps. But once you compare speeds, load options, convenience, and long-term value, the differences become more obvious. The real differences begin when you compare speed tiers and load flexibility.
Our coverage of 5G download speed includes: "Smart leads 5G mobile network in PH with 7 wins, reports Opensignal"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G"; "Which Fiber Prepaid Service Should You Get in 2026?". Each article provides unique insights and information.