Tunisia Ranks as the Third Fastest African Nation for Mobile Internet, Posting 57.30 Mbps in Ookla’s Latest Speedtest Global Index
Tunisia records a mobile download speed of 57.30 Mbps, according to the newest Speedtest Global Index from Ookla, the worldwide benchmark for network performance. This result places the country ahead of Algeria (50.65 Mbps) and Kenya (45.37 Mbps), confirming Tunisia’s growing digital clout on the continent.
While Tunisia’s mobile performance is undeniable, it contrasts sharply with its fixed‑line figures: 18.88 Mbps download, 7.32 Mbps upload, and a latency of 20 ms. These numbers position Tunisia at 145th worldwide for fixed broadband, far behind its immediate neighbours. Algeria, for instance, logs 53.62 Mbps fixed download with a latency of only 7 ms, ranking 109th globally.
Morocco, the continental leader with 123.87 Mbps on mobile and a 39th‑world ranking, reports 56.27 Mbps fixed broadband and 9 ms latency, partly thanks to its 5G launch in November 2025.
The gap between mobile excellence and modest fixed‑line performance is the main structural challenge Tunisia must tackle to solidify its standing in future rankings.
A Re‑Shaped Continent: Five Countries at the Forefront
In this landscape, Tunisia is part of a broader African digital transformation. The five nations featured in the ranking—Morocco, South Africa (65.70 Mbps, 64th worldwide), Tunisia, Algeria, and Kenya—illustrate the continent’s diverse trajectories.
- South Africa, the second‑ranked country, draws strength from a robust fixed network (48.34 Mbps download, 39.15 Mbps upload, 7 ms latency), especially suited for professional use.
- Kenya, the fifth‑place finisher with 45.37 Mbps mobile, compensates for modest fixed metrics (15.70 Mbps download, 149th worldwide) through one of the world’s most advanced mobile‑payment ecosystems.
Real Gains, Ongoing Vigilance
The progress of these five nations stems from expanding mobile networks, rolling out fiber‑optic infrastructure, and the emergence of tech hubs reshaping how people work, learn, and access financial services.
Ookla notes, however, that the performance peaks recorded at the end of 2025 may stabilize in 2026, as the 5G adoption surge that drove exceptional scores begins to level off. Moreover, disparities between well‑connected countries and those still lacking essential infrastructure remain a structural reality across Africa.
