While India is progressing towards 6G, this article explores the internet speed landscape in Pakistan. The comparison reveals a significant disparity, with Pakistan lagging behind India in both mobile and fixed broadband speeds. According to the Speedtest Global Index, Pakistan’s mobile internet speed ranks 100th globally, with download speeds of 24.32Mbps and upload speeds of 8.64Mbps recorded in August 2025. In terms of fixed broadband, Pakistan holds the 145th position, with download speeds of 16.28Mbps and upload speeds of 16.33Mbps. Lahore, Pakistan, leads in internet speed among Pakistani cities, with 28.58Mbps download and 7.70Mbps upload speeds for mobile internet. For fixed broadband, Lahore ranks at 182, offering 16.73Mbps download and 16.51Mbps upload speeds. In contrast, India demonstrates much better performance. India ranks 25th for mobile internet speed, achieving 131.77Mbps download and 11.18Mbps upload speeds, and 98th for fixed broadband, with 59.07Mbps download and 57.16Mbps upload speeds. Delhi, the capital of India, boasts the fastest internet speeds within the country, with 155.93Mbps download and 8.78Mbps upload speeds for mobile internet, and 91.73Mbps download and 91.98Mbps upload speeds for fixed broadband.
