Pakistan Best Broadband Internet Providers Ranked Again – Ookla Report 2025. After reviewing Pakistan’s mobile networks, it’s time to look at broadband internet providers. The latest Ookla Speedtest Connectivity Report 2025 reveals which broadband providers deliver the fastest and most reliable internet across Pakistan.
This ranking is based on millions of Speedtest results collected between January and June 2025, evaluating metrics such as connection speeds, consistency, gaming experience, and video streaming performance.
Top Broadband Providers in Pakistan
According to the report, PTCL Flash Fiber emerged as the leading fixed internet provider in Pakistan during the first half of 2025, achieving a score of 56.95.
Close behind were:
- Transworld – Score: 56.71
- Nayatel – Score: 56.31
This shows that the top three providers were very close in performance, making competition tight.
Other notable providers included Cybernet and Connect Communications, which also secured spots in the top five. Meanwhile, non-fiber PTCL connections lagged, scoring only 41.59, highlighting the difference between fiber and non-fiber broadband services.
City-Wise Broadband Performance
The report also looked at broadband speeds across major cities in Pakistan:
- Islamabad – Fastest city with a median fixed download speed of 20.36 Mbps.
- Karachi – Second place.
- Rawalpindi – Third place.
- Faisalabad – Slowest median speed at 13.77 Mbps, followed by Multan and Peshawar.
Across these cities, PTCL Flash Fiber consistently delivered the fastest speeds, reinforcing its top-ranking position in urban areas.
Regional Broadband Performance
On a regional level, the Islamabad Capital Territory again led the rankings with a median fixed download speed of 20.21 Mbps.
Other regions included:
- Sindh – Second fastest.
- Balochistan – Third place.
- FATA – Slowest region with average speeds of just 5.31 Mbps.
- Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Also reported lower speeds.
Once again, PTCL Flash Fiber proved to be the fastest provider across multiple regions, showing strong performance nationwide.
Key Insights from the Report
- Fiber vs Non-Fiber: Fiber broadband connections, especially PTCL Flash Fiber, offered significantly faster and more stable speeds compared to non-fiber connections.
- City Disparities: Major cities like Islamabad and Karachi enjoy faster internet, while smaller cities and remote regions still face slow speeds.
- Competition is Close: The top three providers – PTCL Flash Fiber, Transworld, and Nayatel – are nearly matched, giving users multiple options for fast internet.
- Regional Gaps: Northern and remote regions continue to lag behind, showing a need for infrastructure improvements.
Conclusion
The Ookla Speedtest Connectivity Report 2025 confirms that PTCL Flash Fiber, Transworld, and Nayatel are the fastest and most reliable broadband providers in Pakistan.
For users looking for high-speed internet for streaming, gaming, or work from home, fiber connections remain the best choice. However, improving broadband access in rural and underdeveloped regions remains a priority for the future.
FAQs – Pakistan Broadband Internet
Q1: Which is the fastest broadband provider in Pakistan 2025?
PTCL Flash Fiber is ranked as the fastest broadband provider in Pakistan.
Q2: How close are other providers?
Transworld and Nayatel are very close competitors, with scores just slightly below PTCL Flash Fiber.
Q3: Which cities have the fastest internet in Pakistan?
Islamabad, Karachi, and Rawalpindi are the top three cities for broadband speed.
Q4: Are non-fiber connections slower?
Yes, non-fiber connections, including PTCL’s older services, perform significantly slower than fiber connections.
