In Opensignal’s first-ever 5G Experience Report, Smart leads the 5G mobile network in the Philippines with a total of seven wins. 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). Smart statistically ties with Globe in two categories, so both operators are joint winners of the 5G Reach and 5G Voice App Experience awards. According to the October 2021 report, Smart also beat Globe in the Games Experience sector with a score of 71.9 points out of 100 point value. On 5G Video Experience, Smart scored 77.9 points on streaming video over an active 5G connection, giving it a small advantage over Globe’s 75.7 points. This indicates consistent user experience with fast loading times and almost non-existent stalling. The Opensignal 5G Experience Report October 2021 is based on the independent analysis of mobile user experience measurements recorded from July 1 to September 28, 2021. Smart Communications has received the Best Mobile Video Experience award from Ookla, recognizing the company’s performance in mobile video streaming. Read more in our articles including "Smart leads 5G mobile network in PH with 7 wins, reports Opensignal" and "Smart wins Ookla Best Mobile Video Experience award".
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May 26, 2026In Opensignal’s first-ever 5G Experience Report, Smart leads the 5G mobile network in the Philippines with a total of seven wins. 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).
Smart statistically ties with Globe in two categories, so both operators are joint winners of the 5G Reach and 5G Voice App Experience awards. According to the October 2021 report, Smart also beat Globe in the Games Experience sector with a score of 71.9 points out of 100 point value. On 5G Video Experience, Smart scored 77.9 points on streaming video over an active 5G connection, giving it a small advantage over Globe’s 75.7 points.
Our coverage of 5G Video Experience includes: "Smart leads 5G mobile network in PH with 7 wins, reports Opensignal"; "Smart wins Ookla Best Mobile Video Experience award"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G". Each article provides unique insights and information.