Opensignal download speeds on 4G

Opensignal recognized that 5G connectivity gives the mobile experience of Filipinos a big boost in speeds, improves video streaming and the multiplayer mobile gaming experience. A recent report by Opensignal shows the differences between the mobile experience of Filipino users when they are on 3G, 4G or 5G connections in terms of their average download and upload speeds, their experience when streaming video and the quality of their mobile gaming experience. Starting with average download speeds, users get 149 Mbps when connected to 5G which is 10.2 times faster than the 14.6 Mbps seen on 4G. On the other hand, Opensignal's users saw average upload speeds of 14.5 Mbps when connected to 5G or 10.5 Mbps higher than those seen on 4G. As per Opensignal, this indicates that currently, the 4G/5G uplift on average upload speeds is less in percentage terms than the difference seen when moving from 3G to 4G. Compared to all other fixed broadband providers, Starlink set the fastest median download speeds averaging 110.78 Mbps during Q1 2023. In exchange for fast download speeds, you do get slower upload speeds and higher latency or ping. Opensignal has released their Mobile Experience Awards for October 2022, Philippines report, and this time it's showing Smart as the winner when it comes to 5G Download Speed, 5G Availability, and 5G Reach to name a few. Read more in our articles including "Opensignal: Filipinos get 10.2x speeds on 5G compared to 4G" and "Starlink sets fastest median download speeds in PH".