Bell Mobility and Bell pure fiber emerged as frontrunners in Canada's telecom landscape, according to Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data from July to December 2024, setting new benchmarks in mobile and fixed internet services.
Bell Mobility held the top spot as Canada's fastest mobile provider across all technologies combined during the second half of 2024, boasting an impressive Speed Score of 104.34 Mbps. Meanwhile, Bell pure fiber secured its position as the leading fixed network ISP in Canada, delivering a median download speed of 332.26 Mbps, an upload speed of 284.9 Mbps, and a latency of just 8 ms.
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5G Leaders
Rogers dominated with the highest 5G Availability, ensuring that 83.9% of its users experienced consistent access to its 5G network.
Bell Mobility, recognized as the fastest 5G network during H2 2024, achieved a median 5G download speed of 166.60 Mbps, with an upload speed of 14.25 Mbps and a latency of 38 ms.
TELUS, on the other hand, excelled in mobile network consistency, with 84.9% of its connections meeting or surpassing the 5 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload throughput thresholds.
Bell Mobility further distinguished itself by providing the best 5G gaming experience, achieving an impressive 5G Game Score of 88.28.
Fixed Network Ratings
Meanwhile, Bell pure fiber maintained its leadership in fixed network performance with an Overall Connectivity Score of 84.32, alongside a top-rated ISP status and a 5-star rating of 3.58 based on Speedtest Intelligence® data. Additionally, Bell pure fiber offered the best ISP gaming experience in Canada, earning a Game Score of 96.76.
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Regional Performance
Analyzing H2 2024 data, Newfoundland and Labrador emerged as the fastest region for median fixed download speeds at 247.87 Mbps, while Nunavut recorded the slowest at 56.19 Mbps. Among Canada's major cities, Fredericton led with a median fixed download speed of 318.56 Mbps, contrasting with Regina's slower performance at 131.92 Mbps.
In terms of mobile speeds across regions, Saskatchewan led with a median download speed of 102.42 Mbps, whereas Yukon Territory lagged behind at 40.42 Mbps. Among cities, Halifax showcased the fastest median mobile download speed at 148.56 Mbps, whereas Ottawa reported the slowest at 82.11 Mbps.
The latest Ookla data confirms Bell Mobility and Bell pure fiber's dominance in delivering high-speed connectivity and superior service quality, reaffirming their pivotal roles in shaping Canada's telecom landscape.
This report highlights the dynamic performance trends and competitive dynamics shaping Canada's telecom sector, centered on technological advancement and customer satisfaction.
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