Internet Speed Comparison for Telkomsel, XL, Indosat, Tri, and Smartfren in 2024

Introduction

Internet speed is a crucial factor for users when choosing a mobile operator. The OpenSignal report titled Indonesia Mobile Network Experience Report provides detailed insights into the download and upload speeds, as well as video, gaming, and voice app experiences of various mobile operators in Indonesia. Here is a comparison of the internet speeds from Telkomsel, XL, Indosat, Tri, and Smartfren based on this report.

Download Speed

According to the OpenSignal report, the download speeds of each operator are as follows:

1. Telkomsel: 22 Mbps

   • Telkomsel ranks first with the highest download speed among the operators.

2. XL Axiata: 21.1 Mbps

   • XL Axiata holds the second position with a download speed close to that of Telkomsel.

3. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat and Tri): 15.3 Mbps

   • Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, which includes Indosat and Tri, has a download speed of 15.3 Mbps.

4. Smartfren: 12.6 Mbps

   • Smartfren is in the last position with a download speed of 12.6 Mbps.

Upload Speed

The report also includes upload speeds for each operator:

1. Telkomsel: 9.5 Mbps

   • Telkomsel leads again with the highest upload speed.

2. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Tri): 8.5 Mbps

   • Tri ranks second in terms of upload speed.

3. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat): 8.3 Mbps

   • Indosat slightly trails behind Tri with an upload speed of 8.3 Mbps.

4. XL Axiata: 7.7 Mbps

   • XL Axiata is in fourth place with an upload speed of 7.7 Mbps.

5. Smartfren: 1.9 Mbps

   • Smartfren is again in the last position with the lowest upload speed.

Video, Gaming, and Voice App Experience

The OpenSignal report also covers user experiences in the categories of video, gaming, and voice apps:

1. Video Experience

   • Telkomsel: 60.4 points
     • Telkomsel excels in the video streaming experience category with the highest score.

2. Gaming Experience

   • XL Axiata: 73.1 points
     • XL Axiata ranks first in the gaming experience category.

3. Voice App Experience

   • Tri: 78.5 points
     • Tri leads in the voice app experience category, followed closely by XL Axiata with 78.0 points.

Conclusion

The OpenSignal report shows that Telkomsel continues to dominate in download and upload speeds, as well as video experience. XL Axiata leads in gaming experience, while Tri excels in voice app experience. Although Smartfren ranks last in both download and upload speeds, these results provide important insights for users in selecting a mobile operator that best suits their needs.