Sweden Speed Test - Check Telia, Tele2, Fiber Speeds

Fiber Broadband

Fiber-to-the-home is the backbone of Swedish broadband. Over 85% of Swedish buildings have fiber connections, with most networks delivering 1 Gbps symmetrical. Sweden became one of the first countries to widely roll out fiber in the late 1990s.

Municipal fiber networks drive coverage, with cities like Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmo operating extensive open-access infrastructure. Gothenburg's network alone supports about 30 service providers.

DSL and Copper

Telia is phasing out copper DSL networks entirely. The last copper lines will shut down by the end of 2026 as fiber replaces legacy infrastructure. Cable broadband exists in some areas but accounts for a small share compared to fiber. Sweden reached its national gigabit access targets ahead of schedule.

International Connectivity

Sweden connects to the global internet through multiple submarine cable systems. The country hosts 22 Internet Exchange Points, with Stockholm as the primary peering hub. This extensive peering infrastructure keeps latency low for domestic and European traffic.

Mobile Networks

5G coverage from Telia, Telenor, and Tre reaches 99.9% of the population and 90% of Sweden's landmass. Net4Mobility, jointly owned by Tele2 and Telenor, operates the largest 5G network using 700 MHz base coverage and 3.5 GHz high-capacity coverage in urban areas. Average 5G speeds reach 81 Mbps download and 34 Mbps upload.

5G+ service covers 70% of the population with speeds between 200-800 Mbps. Fixed Wireless Access over 5G serves as an alternative in areas where fiber has not yet reached, delivering 100-300 Mbps.

Stockholm and its suburbs have the highest broadband competition in Sweden. Residents in the capital region can choose between Telia fiber, Bahnhof, Bredband2, and dozens of ISPs on municipal open-access networks. Typical speeds in Stockholm exceed 300 Mbps on standard plans. Several providers offer 1-10 Gbps residential plans in the metro area.

Gothenburg and Malmo benefit from extensive municipal fiber coverage built in the early 2000s. Both cities have fiber penetration rates above 90%. Gothenburg's open-access network with 30 competing ISPs gives residents strong choice on price and service.

Rural areas and northern Sweden present the main coverage gaps. Norrbotten, Vasterbotten, Jamtland, Gavleborg, and Dalarna counties have lower fiber coverage at 60-75%. The Swedish government's Completely Connected Sweden by 2025 strategy targets 98% of premises with 1 Gbps and 99% with at least 100 Mbps.

The remaining unserved areas are addressed through PTS subsidies and 5G Fixed Wireless Access. Even in rural Sweden, most households can access at least 100 Mbps. Mobile operators have expanded 4G and 5G coverage in northern counties, with 5G rural coverage reaching 67% in 2025, up from 29% in 2022.

Telia is the largest telecom company in Sweden with 28% of fixed broadband subscriptions. Telia operates fiber, mobile, and IPTV services nationwide. Fiber plans range from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps with prices starting at 299 SEK/month. Telia acquired Bredband2 in July 2025 for 3.1 billion SEK, consolidating regional fiber networks.

Tele2 holds 21% of fixed broadband subscriptions and operates through partnerships with municipal networks. Tele2 offers fiber plans from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps starting at 249 SEK/month. Mobile broadband through Net4Mobility provides an alternative in areas without fiber. Tele2 delivers the fastest mobile internet in Sweden with average 5G speeds of 123 Mbps.

Bahnhof serves 6% of the market and positions itself as a premium provider. Bahnhof delivered the fastest fixed broadband in Sweden in 2025 with average speeds of 156 Mbps. Plans range from 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps with prices starting at 299 SEK/month.

Telenor operates as a mobile-focused provider with fixed wireless access in selected areas. Over 600 smaller ISPs compete on municipal open-access networks, offering plans from 199 SEK/month for 100 Mbps.

Swedish broadband pricing is competitive due to open-access fiber networks and multiple providers per address. Entry-level fiber (100 Mbps) costs 199-299 SEK/month (approximately 18-27 EUR). Standard 1 Gbps symmetrical plans run 600-750 SEK/month (54-68 EUR). Premium 10 Gbps plans cost 800-1,200 SEK/month (72-108 EUR).

No Swedish ISP enforces data caps on fixed broadband. All plans include unlimited data. Contract terms vary: smaller ISPs offer month-to-month plans, while Telia and Tele2 typically require 6-12 month commitments. Bundle discounts of 10-20% are common when combining broadband with TV and mobile.

At Sweden's median household income of approximately 550,000 SEK/year, a 1 Gbps plan at 650 SEK/month represents about 1.4% of gross income. This makes Swedish broadband affordable relative to purchasing power. Price competition is strongest in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmo where 10-30 ISPs compete on municipal fiber.

Sweden leads Europe in fiber adoption with over 85% of buildings connected to fiber-to-the-home. Most networks deliver 1 Gbps symmetrical as the standard residential speed. 10 Gbps residential plans are available in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and other major cities from Telia, Bahnhof, and regional providers. Sweden reached its national gigabit targets ahead of the 2025 deadline.

5G deployment covers 99.9% of the Swedish population and 90% of landmass. Net4Mobility operates the largest 5G network using 700 MHz for coverage and 3.5 GHz for capacity. 5G+ service using 3.6 GHz band covers 70% of the population with speeds between 200-800 Mbps.

Rural 5G coverage expanded from 29% in 2022 to 67% in 2025. Fixed Wireless Access over 5G serves as a fiber alternative in northern Sweden, delivering 100-300 Mbps. Telia is shutting down the last copper DSL lines by the end of 2026, completing the transition to fiber and mobile networks.