According to an Ookla study, Qatar has some of the fastest 5G roaming speeds in the world, giving tourists a better online experience. According to a study based on "Speedtest Intelligence" data from Ookla, a pioneer in connection intelligence worldwide, GCC countries provide some of the fastest 5G roaming speeds in the world, giving tourists a better online experience.
In 2024, the study evaluated the mobile user experience of inbound roamers traveling to Gulf nations, including as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and contrasted it with their experiences with their home networks.
With median download speeds over 5G reaching 381.05 Mbps in Qatar, 374.60 Mbps in the UAE, and 240.37 Mbps in Kuwait, the study found that many tourists visiting these countries took advantage of the fastest speeds available on 5G networks. Additionally, it showed that the countries with the highest likelihood of using 5G while roaming were Austria, Saudi Arabia, and Hong Kong.
