Module profile
Internet Speed score
84/100
Broadband and mobile connectivity quality, latency, and digital-readiness signals for residents and remote workers.
Internet Speed in Riyadh84/100
Internet Speed
Internet Speed in Riyadh
Riyadh offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. Internet Speed in Riyadh scores 84/100, placing it in the strong group of the indexed set.
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Module score
- 84/100
Fixed broadband
Fast
Median fiber performance supports remote workflows.
Mobile network
Fast
5G coverage extends across central districts.
Coverage
Broad
Fiber footprint reaches most areas.
Riyadh internet speed data table
This HTML table mirrors the visible score cards so important comparison data is never trapped in a browser-only chart.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | Fast | Strong for streaming and calls. |
| Mobile network | Fast | Useful for hybrid work and mobility. |
| Coverage | Broad | Service availability is broad. |
Internet Speed city comparison
A crawlable comparison across a selection of same-country and top-scoring cities. The complete set is reachable via the rankings, the cities index, and each city profile.
| City | Score | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh (this page) | 84/100 | Riyadh offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. |
| Yanbu | 77/100 | Yanbu's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Al-Ula | 77/100 | Al-Ula's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Tabuk | 76/100 | Tabuk's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Unaizah | 76/100 | Unaizah's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Dhahran | 76/100 | Dhahran's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Jizan | 75/100 | Jizan's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bareq | 75/100 | Bareq's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Abqaiq | 75/100 | Abqaiq's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Jeddah | 74/100 | Jeddah's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Dammam | 74/100 | Dammam's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Najran | 74/100 | Najran's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Jubail | 74/100 | Jubail's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Khobar | 74/100 | Khobar's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Sakakah | 74/100 | Sakakah's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Al Bahah | 74/100 | Al Bahah's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Hafar Al-Batin | 74/100 | Hafar Al-Batin's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Ar Rass | 73/100 | Ar Rass's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Al-Kharj | 73/100 | Al-Kharj's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Medina | 72/100 | Medina's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Ta'if | 72/100 | Ta'if's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Burayda | 72/100 | Burayda's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Hofuf | 72/100 | Hofuf's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Duba | 72/100 | Duba's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Umm Lajj | 72/100 | Umm Lajj's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Turubah | 71/100 | Turubah's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Abha | 70/100 | Abha's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Ha'il | 70/100 | Ha'il's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Khamis Mushait | 70/100 | Khamis Mushait's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bisha | 70/100 | Bisha's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Sabya | 70/100 | Sabya's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
Interpretation
Scoring weighs fixed broadband, mobile network performance, and digital-readiness context. Across the indexed cities the internet speed average is 71/100, so Riyadh is 13 points above the median. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 2 institutional references.
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Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
2 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- International Telecommunication Union: Measuring Digital Development
Used as the connectivity reference for national and city-level digital-readiness signals.
- Ookla: Speedtest Global Index
Used as a directional speed and latency reference for city connectivity scoring.
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