Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in mobile internet speed

According to the September 2026 Speedtest Global Index, Vietnam has achieved significant improvements in internet connectivity. The country now leads Southeast Asia in mobile internet speeds, ranking 8th globally.

Mobile download speeds in Vietnam reached 230.31 Mbps, a substantial increase from 151.78 Mbps recorded in January 2026. This performance places Vietnam 5th in Asia, following the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and South Korea. The local mobile download speed is approximately 2.1 times the global average of 110.41 Mbps.

Vietnam also maintains a strong position in fixed broadband connectivity, ranking 10th globally. Fixed download speeds reached 297.64 Mbps in September, up from 12th place earlier in the year. Within Asia, Vietnam ranks 6th for fixed download speeds, while it holds the 3rd position in Southeast Asia, trailing only Singapore and Thailand.