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Ookla: Claro Fastest Mobile Carrier in Colombia, But Movistar Fastest Fixed ISP
Posted On March 2, 2026
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The survey also found that the Medellín suburb of Envigado is the city with the fastest internet connectivity.
According to the latest connectivity report for the second half of 2025 released by Ookla, the Colombian telecommunications market has seen specific performance leaders in both mobile and fixed broadband sectors. The data, which tracks network performance across the country, identifies Claro (NYSE: AMX, BMV: AMX) and Movistar (NYSE: TEF, BMEX: TEF) as the primary benchmarks for speed and user experience during this period.
In the mobile sector, Claro was identified as the provider with the highest network performance. The operator recorded a median download speed of 44.26 Mbps and a median upload speed of 14.03 Mbps. These figures contributed to the company securing the highest rankings for mobile connectivity metrics in the Colombian market for the latter part of the year.
The report also evaluated the fixed internet market, where Movistar maintained a significant lead in throughput. The Telefónica-owned provider registered a median download speed of 308.37 Mbps and a median upload speed of 291.3 Mbps. This performance distinguishes Movistar as the fastest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country for fixed line connections.
Colombian carriers continue to deploy fiber optic fixed internet, and 5G wireless throughout the country.
In terms of specific user applications, Claro led the gaming category. The provider recorded the highest metrics for mobile gaming and also achieved the top score for gaming experience among fixed internet providers. This metric typically accounts for latency, jitter, and packet loss, which are critical for real-time interactive applications.
Geographic analysis of the data revealed that Envigado, a municipality located just sout of Medellín in the Antioquia Department, outperformed other major urban centers. Among the most populous cities in Colombia, Envigado recorded the fastest median download speeds for both mobile and fixed connections, reaching 54.76 Mbps and 269.9 Mbps, respectively.
The findings from Ookla provide an objective overview of the infrastructure performance as the Colombian government and private entities continue to expand 5G and fiber optic deployment. While Claro leads in mobile and gaming, Movistar maintains the highest speed profile for fixed residential and business internet.
