Internet Speed score
Broadband and mobile connectivity quality, latency, and digital-readiness signals for residents and remote workers.
Internet Speed in Seoul96/100
Internet Speed
Internet Speed in Seoul
Seoul is a global connectivity leader, with very fast fiber, dense 5G coverage, and a deep digital-services culture. Internet Speed in Seoul scores 96/100, placing it in the leading group of the indexed set.
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Module score
- 96/100
Fixed broadband median
360 Mbps
Among the fastest fixed-broadband performance globally.
Mobile median
210 Mbps
5G performance is fast and consistent.
Coverage
Universal
Fiber and 5G coverage are essentially universal.
Seoul internet speed data table
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| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband median | 360 Mbps | Supports demanding remote and creative workflows. |
| Mobile median | 210 Mbps | Hybrid and on-the-go productivity benefit. |
| Coverage | Universal | Service availability is comprehensive. |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Seoul (this page) | 96/100 | Seoul is a global connectivity leader, with very fast fiber, dense 5G coverage, and a deep digital-services culture. |
| Incheon | 78/100 | Incheon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Daegu | 76/100 | Daegu's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Busan | 72/100 | Busan's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Singapore | 95/100 | Singapore is a global connectivity leader with very fast fiber, dense 5G mobile, and a digital-readiness culture across services. |
| Tokyo | 92/100 | Tokyo is a connectivity leader with very fast fiber, dense mobile coverage, and a digital-readiness culture that supports remote and hybrid work. |
| Zurich | 92/100 | Zurich is a connectivity leader with very fast fiber, dense mobile coverage, and a strong digital-services environment. |
| Hong Kong | 92/100 | Hong Kong has very fast fiber broadband and dense mobile coverage, supporting global financial services and remote work. |
| Taipei | 92/100 | Taipei delivers very fast fiber broadband and dense mobile coverage, supporting one of Asia's strongest digital-readiness profiles. |
| Helsinki | 92/100 | Helsinki offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services, remote work, and public-service delivery. |
| Oslo | 91/100 | Oslo offers fast fiber broadband and strong mobile coverage, supporting digital services and remote work. |
| Copenhagen | 90/100 | Copenhagen delivers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting remote work and digital services. |
| Amsterdam | 90/100 | Amsterdam offers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting remote work, creative industries, and a deep digital-services sector. |
| Dubai | 90/100 | Dubai delivers fast fiber broadband and reliable 5G coverage, supporting financial services, logistics, and remote work. |
| San Francisco | 90/100 | San Francisco has very fast fiber broadband and dense mobile coverage, supporting a deep technology and remote-work ecosystem. |
| Seattle | 90/100 | Seattle delivers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a deep technology and remote-work community. |
| Doha | 90/100 | Doha delivers very fast fiber broadband and dense 5G mobile coverage, supporting a rapidly expanding digital economy. |
| Abu Dhabi | 90/100 | Abu Dhabi delivers very fast fiber broadband and dense 5G mobile coverage, supporting a rapidly expanding digital economy. |
| Stockholm | 90/100 | Stockholm offers fast fiber broadband and strong mobile coverage, supporting digital services and remote work. |
| Paris | 88/100 | Paris offers fast fiber broadband and strong mobile performance, well-suited to remote work and creative industries. |
| Madrid | 88/100 | Madrid offers fast fiber broadband and broad mobile coverage, supporting remote work and a growing digital-services sector. |
| Lisbon | 88/100 | Lisbon delivers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a vibrant remote-work and digital-services scene. |
| Prague | 88/100 | Prague delivers fast fiber broadband and dense mobile coverage, supporting a growing technology and services economy. |
| Los Angeles | 88/100 | Los Angeles delivers fast fiber broadband and dense mobile coverage, supporting media production and a large remote-work community. |
| Chicago | 88/100 | Chicago delivers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting financial services and a growing tech sector. |
| Vancouver | 88/100 | Vancouver delivers fast fiber broadband and reliable mobile coverage, supporting a growing tech and creative economy. |
| Dublin | 88/100 | Dublin offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. |
| Osaka | 88/100 | Osaka offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services, remote work, and public-service delivery. |
| Tel Aviv | 88/100 | Tel Aviv offers fast fiber and mobile networks supporting digital services and remote work. |
| Reykjavik | 86/100 | Reykjavik's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| New York | 86/100 | New York has fast broadband and dense mobile coverage, supporting remote work, financial services, and creative industries. |
Interpretation
Connectivity scoring weighs fixed and mobile performance, latency, and digital-readiness depth. Seoul ranks at the top globally. Across the indexed cities the internet speed average is 64/100, so Seoul is 32 points above the median. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 2 institutional references.
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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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