World Bank Communications Commission recently published a study revealing that Georgia continues to face serious challenges with fixed internet connectivity. The report, based on over 7 million speed test results from the global platform Ookla, shows that as of July 2024, the country’s median fixed broadband download speed is at just 20 Mbps, far below the European Union average of 150 Mbps.
The study shows that 93% of fixed internet speed tests in Georgia recorded download speeds under 30 Mbps. This places Georgia behind several regional peers: Armenia (80% under 30 Mbps), Azerbaijan (90%) and Moldova (43%). Only 7% of Georgian users enjoy speeds above 30 Mbps compared to 20% in Armenia.
While fixed broadband performance remains weak, Georgia has seen significant improvements in mobile internet. Thanks to the rollout of 5G, mobile speeds increased by 53% between 2021 and 2024, making Georgia one of the regional leaders in mobile connectivity.
The World Bank emphasized the urgent need to upgrade Georgia’s fixed broadband infrastructure in order to meet regional benchmarks.
