From last resort to first choice: Why Starlink is gaining new customers worldwide
For decades, satellite internet in rural areas was a reluctant compromise. However, by early 2026, this dynamic has changed. Starlink is no longer just filling broadband gaps — it’s actively disrupting the market as a compelling alternative.
The Urban Fortress Strategy: Navigating India’s Localized 5G Landscape
India’s telecom market is shifting toward experience-led differentiation. Opensignal’s data shows competitive advantage is increasingly local, with operators winning where network performance and commercial strategy align to drive acquisition and retention.
TIM and Vodafone 5G RAN sharing — quantifying coverage gains and network experience improvements
The 5G RAN sharing agreement announced on 7 January 2026 by TIM and Fastweb+Vodafone is set to deliver immediate network-level benefits in rural Italy: better 5G experience, wider 5G rural coverage, and improved consistency without any increase in spectrum holdings.
5G Standalone State of Play: Architecture Deployed, Monetisation Pending
5G Standalone is scaling globally — but performance and monetisation remain uneven. Opensignal’s latest analysis reveals where SA is delivering real latency and consistency gains, and how operators can turn measurable local experience improvements into competitive advantage ahead of MWC 2026.
Filter Insights based on network type, content type or topic.
A ótima experiência móvel é motivo de comemoração no Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro
Neste relatório, analisamos como a experiência do usuário na Claro, TIM e Vivo muda durante o Carnaval. Usando dados da semana do festival de 2024, avaliamos qual operadora apresentou o melhor desempenho no Rio de Janeiro e quais redes resistiram melhor ao afluxo de usuários.
Great mobile experience is cause for celebration during Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
In this report, we analyze how user experience on Claro, TIM, and Vivo shifts during Carnival. Using data from the 2024 festival week, we assess which operator delivered the best performance in Rio de Janeiro, and which networks held up best to the influx of users.
Spain, February 2025, Mobile Network Experience
Vodafone has the most reliable experience in Spain, while Movistar users continue to see the fastest average speeds.
Beyond speed: Saudi Arabia’s journey to mobile network excellence
Saudi Arabia ranks 20th in Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index, excelling in 5G speed (3rd globally) but facing challenges in consistent quality (31st among large-area countries).
نحو تجاوز السرعات: رحلة المملكة العربية السعودية للتميز في شبكات الهاتف المحمول
Saudi Arabia ranks 20th in Opensignal’s Global Network Excellence Index, excelling in 5G speed (3rd globally) but facing challenges in consistent quality (31st among large-area countries).
Measuring What Matters: An Introduction to the Global Network Excellence Index
The Opensignal Global Network Excellence Index ranks countries based on real-world mobile experience, evaluating 4G/5G Availability, Excellent Consistent Quality (ECQ), and Download Speed. This report explores key insights, policies, and investment strategies driving network excellence.
Pakistan, February 2025, Mobile Network Experience
Jazz and Zong have split the available awards in Pakistan. Zong wins five awards outright, including Reliability Experience. Meanwhile, Jazz claims Video Experience all to itself and successfully defends its titles for three more awards.
