Module profile
Internet Speed score
96/100
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
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 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. |
| Suwon | 84/100 | Suwon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Jeju | 84/100 | Jeju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Ansan | 84/100 | Ansan's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Hwaseong | 84/100 | Hwaseong's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gimpo | 84/100 | Gimpo's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Yeosu | 84/100 | Yeosu's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Cheongju | 83/100 | Cheongju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gimhae | 83/100 | Gimhae's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Geoje | 83/100 | Geoje's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Changwon | 82/100 | Changwon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gangneung | 82/100 | Gangneung's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Seongnam | 81/100 | Seongnam's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Paju | 81/100 | Paju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Namyangju | 81/100 | Namyangju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Pyeongtaek | 81/100 | Pyeongtaek's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gumi | 81/100 | Gumi's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gwangju | 81/100 | Gwangju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Sejong | 80/100 | Sejong's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Yongin | 80/100 | Yongin's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Bucheon | 80/100 | Bucheon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Wonju | 80/100 | Wonju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Uijeongbu | 80/100 | Uijeongbu's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Asan | 80/100 | Asan's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Jeonju | 79/100 | Jeonju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Chuncheon | 79/100 | Chuncheon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Andong | 79/100 | Andong's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Goyang | 79/100 | Goyang's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Pohang | 79/100 | Pohang's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Incheon | 78/100 | Incheon's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Gyeongju | 78/100 | Gyeongju's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
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 71/100, so Seoul is 25 points above the median. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 2 institutional references.
Read this module with the main open the seoul city profile and the read the scoring methodology page so single-topic pages do not hide tradeoffs across dimensions.
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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