Internet Speeds in Myanmar
🇲🇲 Myanmar broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.
Myanmar Internet Speed Snapshot
What Internet Is Like in Myanmar
Myanmar's internet landscape has been severely disrupted by the military coup of February 2021. Prior to the coup, mobile internet had expanded rapidly after the market opened in 2013, with Telenor and Ooredoo entering alongside state-owned MPT. Since the coup, the military junta has imposed widespread internet shutdowns, blocked social media, and ordered operators to hand over subscriber data. Telenor sold its Myanmar operations in 2022 due to human rights concerns.
Myanmar's telecom market is now dominated by MPT (state-owned), Mytel (military-affiliated, joint venture with Viettel), and Atom (formerly Ooredoo Myanmar). Telenor's Myanmar subsidiary was sold to M1 Group in 2022 amid coup-related human rights concerns. International connectivity is via submarine cables and terrestrial links to Thailand and China.
Top ISP Speed Tests in Myanmar
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPT (Myanmar Posts and Telecommunications) | Mbps | Mbps | ms | LTE, ADSL | View speed test → |
| Mytel | Mbps | Mbps | ms | LTE | View speed test → |
| Atom (formerly Ooredoo Myanmar) | Mbps | Mbps | ms | LTE | View speed test → |
How to Compare Your Result Against Myanmar
- 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.
Myanmar Broadband Notes
- Myanmar's military junta has shut down the internet for extended periods since the 2021 coup.
- Facebook was the primary internet platform for most Myanmar users - It was blocked in 2021.
- Telenor divested its Myanmar operations in 2022, citing human rights concerns under military rule.
- Mytel, co-owned by the military's conglomerate, is now a major operator.
- Internet freedom watchdogs rank Myanmar among the most restricted internet environments in the world.