The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has officially released its Q4 2025 Mobile Network Performance Report, ranking Pakistan’s leading cellular operators based on real-world user experience.
The benchmarking study was conducted in collaboration with Opensignal and is based on over 1.25 billion real-user measurements collected from 161 districts during a 90-day period.
PTA’s Q4 2025 report shows Telenor leading in national download and upload speeds, while ZONG 4G dominates gaming performance across major cities.
Key Metrics Used in the Report
The report evaluated five major performance categories:
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Download Speed
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Upload Speed
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Video Experience
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Games Experience
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Time on Network (Availability)
Unlike lab-based testing, the report reflects actual user experience on smartphones across Pakistan.
National-Level Performance Rankings (Q4 2025)
Download & Upload Speed Leader
At the national level:
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Telenor Pakistan ranked first in both download and upload speeds
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Zong 4G led in Games Experience
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Ufone remained fourth across key national metrics
National Average Speeds
| Metric | National Average |
|---|---|
| Download Speed | 18.60 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | 5.59 Mbps |
| Video Experience | 44.44 / 100 |
| Games Experience | 40.26 / 100 |
| Time on Network | 93.64% |
On high-end devices, average download speed increased to 30.80 Mbps.
City-Level Performance Highlights
Performance varied across major metropolitan cities:
Download Speed Leaders by City
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Zong 4G led in: Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Hyderabad, Gujranwala
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Telenor Pakistan led in: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad
Multan recorded the highest download speed at 20.63 Mbps under Zong 4G.
Gaming Performance Winner
Zong 4G dominated gaming performance in all ten major cities, with its highest score of 51.41 in Karachi.
This makes Zong the strongest network for mobile gamers in Q4 2025.
Network Availability (Time on Network)
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Zong 4G led in five cities
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Telenor led in three cities
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Ufone ranked first in two cities
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Network availability exceeded 95% in several locations, peaking at 97.23% in Karachi
What Does This Mean for Users?
This ranking helps:
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Consumers choose better networks
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Gamers select performance-based operators
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Businesses assess connectivity reliability
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Policymakers evaluate telecom improvements
Limitations of the Report
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Based on user data, not lab simulations
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Performance may vary by location and device
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Urban areas often show stronger results
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Network congestion can affect individual experience
Which mobile network ranked first nationally in Q4 2025?
Telenor Pakistan ranked first in download and upload speeds.
Which operator is best for gaming?
Zong 4G led gaming performance in all major cities.
What was the average download speed nationwide?
18.60 Mbps across all devices.
How was the data collected?
Through over 1.25 billion real-user measurements across 161 districts.
Final Analysis
The PTA Q4 2025 report highlights competitive performance among Pakistan’s major telecom operators. While Telenor leads nationally in speed, Zong 4G dominates gaming and several city-level metrics. The findings reflect real-world user experience and show steady improvements in Pakistan’s mobile network landscape heading into 2026.
