Pakistan’s Internet Speed: A Slow Pace in Comparison to India’s 5G

The article examines the internet speed differences between Pakistan and India. It highlights the stark contrast in internet performance, particularly as India moves toward 6G technology. Statistics from the Speedtest Global Index reveal that Pakistan ranks 100th globally in mobile internet speed, with download speeds of 24.32Mbps and upload speeds of 8.64Mbps recorded in August 2025. For fixed broadband, Pakistan’s position is 145th, with download speeds of 16.28Mbps and upload speeds of 16.33Mbps. Lahore emerges as the leading city in Pakistan for internet speed, recording 28.58Mbps download and 7.70Mbps upload speeds for mobile internet. However, even Lahore’s fixed broadband ranks at 182nd globally. India presents a contrasting picture with significantly faster speeds. India holds the 25th position for mobile internet speed, achieving download speeds of 131.77Mbps and upload speeds of 11.18Mbps, and ranks 98th for fixed broadband, with download speeds of 59.07Mbps and upload speeds of 57.16Mbps. Delhi, the capital of India, exhibits the fastest internet speeds in the country, with 155.93Mbps download and 8.78Mbps upload speeds for mobile internet and 91.73Mbps download and 91.98Mbps upload speeds for fixed broadband.