Ooredoo Tunisia Named Best 5G Network by Ookla

Written by: Adel Khelifi on November 9, 2026

This prestigious Speedtest Award recognises the outstanding performance of Ooredoo’s 5G network during the first half of 2026 and confirms its commitment to delivering a superior digital experience to its customers across Tunisia.

Tunis, November 9, 2026 – Ooredoo Tunisia proudly announces that it has been distinguished by Ookla®, the global leader in connectivity intelligence, as the Best 5G Network in Tunisia, following an analysis of tests conducted at the initiative of consumers via Speedtest® during the first half of 2026.

This prestigious distinction marks an important milestone in Ooredoo Tunisia’s journey toward network excellence and technological innovation, further solidifying its role in accelerating the country’s digital transformation.

According to the results of the analysis conducted by Ookla and covering the first and second quarters of 2026, Ooredoo Tunisia recorded the best Speedtest Connectivity Score™ in the Tunisian market, with a score of 73.74.

This distinction is based on a thorough analysis of network performance and user experience quality, based on nearly two million tests conducted at the initiative of consumers during the evaluation period.

The Best 5G Network award evaluates the overall connectivity experience through a comprehensive methodology combining several key performance indicators, notably throughput, latency, web browsing and video streaming. This approach reflects the quality of connection that users benefit from in the context of their daily digital activities. Ooredoo Tunisia Website

The performances achieved by Ooredoo Tunisia on these various indicators demonstrate the robustness of its 5G network and its ability to meet the growing demands of digital usage, whether in communication, entertainment, productivity or access to innovative digital services.

On this occasion, Eyas Assaf, Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Tunisia, stated: “This distinction testifies to our ongoing investments in the excellence of our network and in innovation.

It reflects our commitment to delivering to our customers a superior digital experience, while contributing to Tunisia’s digital transformation. We will continue our efforts to fully exploit the potential of advanced connectivity technologies and create new opportunities for citizens, businesses and the entire economy. ”

This recognition comes as Ooredoo Tunisia continues its investments in next-generation infrastructure, strengthening its technological capabilities and expanding access to advanced connectivity solutions.

Since the commercial launch of its 5G services in February 2025, the company remains committed to making the benefits of this technology accessible to Tunisian consumers and businesses.

Beyond improving daily connectivity, 5G is a strategic lever for the development of Tunisia’s digital economy, opening new prospects in innovation, entrepreneurship, industrial development and the adoption of emerging technologies.

For his part, Chip Strange, Chief Executive Officer of Ookla, stated: “Ooredoo’s distinction as the Speedtest Award winner for the Best 5G Network in Tunisia for the first half of 2026 demonstrates its commitment to delivering exceptional 5G performance and speeds. Based on rigorous testing and real user data from Speedtest users, this recognition highlights the leading 5G experience that Ooredoo Tunisia continuously delivers. We congratulate them on this remarkable accolade and look forward to discovering their next innovations.”

This new accolade strengthens Ooredoo Tunisia’s commitment to high-quality connectivity and to supporting the country’s technological progress.

Through continued investments and a customer-centric approach, Ooredoo maintains its ambition to shape the future of digital connectivity in Tunisia.

About the Speedtest Award

Ookla®’s Speedtest Award™ for the Best 5G Network is based on the Speedtest Connectivity Score™, a reliable indicator used to measure the overall connectivity experience on 5G networks.

This score combines real-world indicators of performance, including throughput, latency and the quality of the user experience for daily activities such as web browsing and video streaming.

The Speedtest Connectivity Score is based on three weighted components: the Speed Score™ (50%), the Web Browsing Score (25%) and the Video Streaming Score (25%).

During the first half of 2026, Ooredoo Tunisia recorded a Speed Score of 54.42, a Web Browsing Score of 95.77 and a Video Streaming Score of 90.37, enabling it to reach an overall Speedtest Connectivity Score of 73.74.

Source: press release




Adel Khelifi

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.