The United Arab Emirates has opened an extraordinary lead in the global mobile internet rankings, recording an average speed of 672.87 Mbps. That result stands far above the global average of 112.07 Mbps.
The gap is equally clear at the other end of the top 10, where the United States ranks 10th at 197.32 Mbps. The UAE’s result therefore exceeds the speed recorded by the country in the final top-10 position by a wide margin.
Top 10 Mobile Internet Speed Rankings
| Rank | Country | Average mobile speed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Arab Emirates | 672.87 Mbps |
| 2 | Qatar | Not stated |
| 3 | Kuwait | Not stated |
| 4 | Bahrain | Not stated |
| 5 | Brazil | Not stated |
| 6 | Brunei Darussalam | Not stated |
| 7 | South Korea | Not stated |
| 8 | Saudi Arabia | Not stated |
| 9 | Bulgaria | Not stated |
| 10 | United States | 197.32 Mbps |
1. United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates takes first place with an average mobile internet speed of 672.87 Mbps. The ranking was recorded by Speedtest Global Index and cited by Beritasatu on July 19, 2026.
2. Qatar
Qatar holds second place in the global ranking. It sits directly behind the United Arab Emirates.
3. Kuwait
Kuwait ranks third among the countries listed. It is positioned between Qatar and Bahrain.
4. Bahrain
Bahrain occupies fourth place worldwide. Its position highlights the strong representation of Middle Eastern countries near the top of the ranking.
5. Brazil
Brazil completes the top five. It is the only country outside the Middle East in the first five positions.
6. Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam is ranked sixth globally. It begins the group of countries placed from sixth through 10th.
7. South Korea
South Korea takes seventh place in the mobile internet speed ranking. It is one position below Brunei Darussalam.
8. Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia ranks eighth in the global list. The country adds another Middle Eastern representative to the top 10.
9. Bulgaria
Bulgaria is in ninth place worldwide. It stands one rank above the United States.
10. United States
The United States ranks 10th with an average mobile internet speed of 197.32 Mbps. It remains outside the top five in this category.
Middle East Dominance and UAE Network Development
Four Middle Eastern countries occupy places in the top five: the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Saudi Arabia also appears in eighth place, underlining the region’s presence in the top 10.
The UAE’s leading position aligns with major government investment in digital infrastructure. In April 2026, the country launched the world’s first commercial U6GHz network and continued to accelerate its transition toward 6G technology.
Indonesia’s Position
Indonesia ranks 72nd, with an average mobile internet speed of 62.98 Mbps. It is placed below Sri Lanka and above Uzbekistan.
The ranking indicates a substantial gap between Indonesia and the countries in the top 10. Mobile internet speed is one of the measures tracked in the global index.
