Myanmar Speed Test - Check Internet Performance

International Connectivity

Three international connections link Myanmar to global internet networks. The SEA-ME-WE 3 submarine cable provides the primary undersea connection, though cable cuts have caused disruptions. A major terrestrial fiber link to Thailand supplies significant capacity.

Fiber Broadband

A smaller terrestrial connection to China offers additional backup. Myanmar launched its first private submarine cable system in February 2018, the Myanmar-Thailand Interconnect Cable with 1,516km length and 10Tbps capacity per fiber pair, connecting Thanlyin to Penang, Malaysia and Satun, Thailand.

Cable Broadband

Singapore-based Campana Group owns and operates this system. Myanmar Telecommunication Network Public Company planned the TT-M-SS Submarine Cable Project to link Yangon with Satun, Thailand, though deployment status remains unclear.

State-owned Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications controls all publicly leasable international connections, setting bandwidth prices 7-10 times higher than Singapore and double Thailand rates.

Fiber Broadband

Domestic fiber infrastructure expanded significantly in urban centers but remains limited in rural areas. 5BB Broadband built the largest fiber-to-the-home network covering 6 million people and 1.2 million households in Naypyidaw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Pyay, and Mawlamyine.

Yatanarpon Teleport deployed Myanmar's first FTTX network with services in major cities. Myanmar Net and smaller ISPs operate localized fiber networks in Yangon and Mandalay. Fixed broadband subscriptions remain low relative to population, with most households depending on mobile networks. Fiber infrastructure is unavailable in rural areas, creating a sharp urban-rural divide.

Mobile Networks

4G mobile coverage reached over 95% of the population by 2025, with 96.8% of mobile connections running on 3G or 4G networks. MPT operates the most extensive network with the widest rural coverage. Atom maintains strong presence in urban markets.

Mytel's infrastructure rollout slowed after 2021 due to political factors. Mobile tower deployment continues but at reduced pace compared to earlier expansion years.

Fiber Broadband

5G remains unavailable with no spectrum allocation timeline announced by the telecom regulator, though the 2022-2026 Spectrum Roadmap outlined phased spectrum allocation to prepare for eventual 5G deployment. Myanmar lacks the fiber backhaul density needed for effective 5G rollout.

Urban Areas

Yangon holds the strongest internet infrastructure in Myanmar with multiple fiber ISP choices and solid 4G mobile coverage from all operators. 5BB Broadband covers significant portions of Yangon with fiber-to-the-home service. Yatanarpon Teleport serves the capital with fiber.

Myanmar Net and smaller ISPs compete in different neighborhoods. Fixed broadband speeds average higher in Yangon, with 5BB recording the fastest performance. Residents choose from fiber plans ranging MMK 26,500 for 10 Mbps to MMK 44,500 for 24 Mbps on 30-day packages.

Mobile 4G coverage is excellent across the city. Peak hour congestion between 7pm-10pm can reduce mobile speeds 40-50% in dense areas. Internet penetration in Yangon reaches approximately 85-90%, well above the national average.

Mandalay enjoys strong internet infrastructure as Myanmar's second city with multiple ISP options. 5BB Broadband provides fiber coverage across Mandalay. Yatanarpon Teleport serves business and residential customers.

Local ISPs offer competitive alternatives. Mobile 4G coverage from MPT, Atom, and other operators reaches all populated areas. Naypyidaw benefits from government infrastructure investment with 5BB fiber coverage and solid mobile networks.

Secondary Cities

Bago, Pyay, and Mawlamyine have 5BB fiber presence plus 2-3 local ISP options. Other regional cities including Monywa, Meiktila, Pathein, and Taunggyi have limited ISP choices with 1-2 providers offering fixed broadband. Mobile networks provide the primary internet access in these secondary cities.

Rural Areas

Rural areas face a sharp digital divide despite 95% 4G population coverage. While mobile signals reach most villages, actual speeds drop to 10-20 Mbps due to tower congestion and limited backhaul. Only 33.0% of Myanmar's population lives in urban centers while 67.0% live in rural areas, creating a massive connectivity gap.

Fiber-to-the-home remains unavailable in rural areas. Mobile data costs hit rural households harder, with prices 4-5 times more expensive than neighboring countries. Poorer rural users experienced far greater cost increases after 2021, forcing many to migrate from data-heavy audio-visual content to low-data text-based platforms like Telegram.

Urban Areas

Internet penetration in rural areas stands 30-40 percentage points below urban rates. Infrastructure investment prioritizes urban markets, leaving rural communities dependent on congested mobile networks with limited upgrade prospects.

MPT leads Myanmar's mobile market as the state-backed incumbent operator with the widest network coverage and strongest rural presence. Operating since 2000, MPT maintains the largest subscriber base with extensive infrastructure reaching remote areas other operators avoid.

MPT delivered average mobile download speeds of 33.1 Mbps in Q3 2025, the fastest among mobile operators. The operator provides prepaid and postpaid mobile services plus fixed broadband in select urban areas. MPT's position as government-controlled gives it regulatory advantages but can create political sensitivities.

Atom Myanmar

Atom Myanmar operates the former Telenor network after M1 Group and Shwe Byain Phyu acquired operations in 2022 following Telenor's exit. Atom recorded the highest data upload speed at 16.9 Mbps among mobile operators. The operator focuses on urban markets with competitive data packages and improving network quality.

Atom maintains strong presence in Yangon, Mandalay, and major cities with solid 4G coverage. The operator positions itself as a modern alternative to MPT with better customer service and data speeds.

Mytel

Mytel entered the market as the fourth mobile operator but faced significant challenges. Close ties to the military junta damaged the operator's reputation, leading to subscriber losses in recent years.

The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Mytel in January 2025, marking the first international sanctions against a military-owned telecom operator in Myanmar. Infrastructure rollout slowed considerably after 2021. Mytel maintains presence in the market but struggles with political headwinds and reduced investment.

The fourth mobile slot

The fourth mobile slot operates under changed ownership after Singapore-based Nine Communications and Thailand's Link Group acquired Ooredoo Myanmar's operations in 2023. This operator serves a smaller market segment compared to MPT and Atom.

For fixed broadband, 5BB Broadband dominates as the largest fiber provider with networks reaching 6 million people and 1.2 million households. 5BB won the Fastest ISP Network 2020 Award, helping Myanmar jump three levels in global internet speed rankings. 5BB delivered average fixed broadband download speeds of 41.2 Mbps, the fastest in Myanmar.

The operator

The operator provides fiber coverage in Naypyidaw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Pyay, and Mawlamyine with plans from MMK 26,500 to MMK 44,500 for 10-24 Mbps speeds. Yatanarpon Teleport operates Myanmar's first FTTX network with services in major cities, offering fiber internet, IP-VPN, and data center facilities.

Myanmar Net

Myanmar Net provides fiber services in Yangon and Mandalay with competitive pricing. Hundreds of smaller ISPs serve local markets with varying quality and coverage areas.

Affordability

Internet costs represent a meaningful portion of Myanmar household income, with prices 4-5 times higher than neighboring countries for equivalent bandwidth. Fixed broadband pricing dropped over recent years as competition intensified, but Myanmar remains expensive relative to regional peers.

State control of international bandwidth by Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications keeps wholesale prices 7-10 times higher than Singapore and double Thailand rates, forcing retail ISPs to charge more.

Fixed Broadband Pricing

Fixed broadband entry pricing starts at MMK 26,500 per month for 10 Mbps speeds on 30-day packages from providers like Myanmar Net. Higher speeds cost MMK 44,500 per month for 24 Mbps. 5BB Broadband offers similar pricing tiers with the fastest measured speeds at 41.2 Mbps average.

Contract and Fees

Yatanarpon Teleport provides competitive packages for fiber internet with similar pricing structure. Installation fees typically run MMK 50,000-100,000 including equipment. These fixed broadband prices remain out of reach for many Myanmar households, especially rural families earning below MMK 150,000 monthly.

Mobile Data Pricing

Mobile data serves as the primary internet access method for most Myanmar residents. MPT, Atom, Mytel, and the fourth operator sell prepaid data packages from daily bundles to monthly plans. Prepaid dominates over postpaid due to income patterns and user preference for payment flexibility.

Mobile data pricing varies by operator and package size. Costs increased after 2021, hitting rural and lower-income users hardest. Many rural users shifted from video and audio content to text-based platforms like Telegram to reduce data consumption. Mobile top-up cards sell through shops and mobile money agents nationwide.

Fixed Broadband Pricing

Fixed broadband remains concentrated in urban centers with fiber coverage. Rural areas lack fiber infrastructure entirely, forcing residents to depend on expensive mobile data as the only option.

Affordability

The cost burden combined with lower rural incomes creates a significant digital divide. Government programs to reduce internet costs have had limited impact on rural areas lacking infrastructure investment.

5G Rollout

5G deployment has not begun in Myanmar as of early 2026, making it one of the few Southeast Asian nations without 5G commercial service. The telecom regulator's 2022-2026 Spectrum Roadmap outlined phased spectrum allocation to prepare for eventual 5G deployment, but no license auctions have been announced.

Fiber Deployment

Infrastructure requirements including fiber backhaul to 80% of towers remain unmet. Political instability since 2021 slowed infrastructure investment considerably. Myanmar lacks the fiber backbone density needed for effective 5G rollout. No operator has announced 5G launch plans or timelines.

4G LTE coverage reached over 95% of Myanmar's population by 2025, representing the dominant mobile technology. 96.8% of mobile connections operate on 3G or 4G networks, showing strong modern network adoption. MPT operates the most extensive 4G network with coverage extending to rural areas.

Atom maintains solid 4G presence in urban markets and major highways. Mobile 4G serves as the primary internet access technology for most Myanmar residents, especially in rural areas without fiber alternatives.

Network quality varies significantly by location, with urban areas seeing 30-35 Mbps average speeds while rural towers deliver 10-20 Mbps under congestion.

Fixed fiber broadband expanded in major cities but penetration remains low relative to population. 5BB Broadband built the largest fiber-to-the-home network covering 6 million people and 1.2 million households in six cities. Yatanarpon Teleport established Myanmar's first FTTX network with presence in urban centers.

Myanmar Net and smaller ISPs serve localized markets. Total fixed broadband subscriptions remain in the hundreds of thousands, a small fraction of Myanmar's 54.9 million population.

Fixed broadband service revenue is projected to grow at 8.2% CAGR through 2029, driven by fiber subscriptions, but absolute numbers stay small. Fiber infrastructure investment slowed after 2021 due to political factors.

Internet penetration reached 72.5% of the population by late 2025, up from much lower rates earlier in the decade. Growth came primarily from mobile internet expansion as smartphones became more affordable and 4G coverage expanded nationwide.

Social media user identities totaled 21.0 million, equivalent to 38.2% of the population, concentrated on platforms like Facebook and Telegram. Urban internet penetration reached 85-90% while rural areas lag at 40-50%, maintaining a persistent digital divide.