Internet Speeds in Cambodia
🇰🇠Cambodia broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.
Cambodia Internet Speed Snapshot
What Internet Is Like in Cambodia
Cambodia's internet market is growing rapidly, driven almost entirely by mobile broadband. Mobile internet has leapfrogged fixed broadband, with Facebook being the primary digital platform for most Cambodians. Phnom Penh has reasonable connectivity, while rural areas depend on mobile 4G. The government has significantly increased internet surveillance and control under Prime Minister Hun Manet's administration.
Cambodia's market is served by Cellcard, Smart Axiata, and Metfone (Viettel subsidiary). Fixed fiber is available in Phnom Penh from Royal Group and other local ISPs. International connectivity is via Thailand and Vietnam terrestrial links and the APG submarine cable.
Top ISP Speed Tests in Cambodia
Provider pages include typical download speed, upload speed, ping, plan notes, common issues, and troubleshooting steps. Use them with your own test results to see whether your connection is limited by your plan, Wi-Fi, or the wider provider network.
| Provider | Download | Upload | Ping | Technology | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellcard | Mbps | Mbps | ms | LTE, 5G (limited) | View speed test → |
| Smart Axiata | Mbps | Mbps | ms | LTE, 5G | View speed test → |
| Metfone | Mbps | Mbps | ms | LTE | View speed test → |
How to Compare Your Result Against Cambodia
- Run a wired speed test first so Wi-Fi does not hide your real line speed.
- Compare download and upload separately; many plans have strong download but weak upload.
- Check ping and jitter if gaming, video calls, VPNs, or remote desktop feel sluggish.
- Test again in the evening to see whether peak-hour ISP congestion is affecting you.
- Compare your ISP page against the country median before upgrading or switching.
Cambodia Broadband Notes
- Over 99% of Cambodia's internet traffic is mobile - One of the most mobile-dominant markets in Asia.
- Facebook is used by the vast majority of Cambodia's internet users as a primary information source.
- Cambodia's National Internet Gateway (NIG), launched in 2021, routes all international traffic through a government-controlled point.
- Sihanoukville became a hub for Chinese online gambling operations before a 2019 government crackdown.
- Internet freedom has declined significantly under the Hun Sen and Hun Manet governments.