Rain Speed Test Benchmark Your Connection

Use our free speed test to benchmark your Rain connection. For the most accurate results, follow our accuracy guide - Ideally test over a wired Ethernet connection with other devices idle. Compare your speeds against global benchmarks and the weekly leaderboard.

Rain is South Africa's only dedicated data-only mobile network, operating 4G and 5G infrastructure without voice services. Rain's 5G home broadband service has disrupted the market by offering unlimited data plans at affordable prices - A rarity in South Africa where data costs have historically been high.

Provider	Rain
Country	South Africa
ASN	`AS328320`
Coverage	Major South African cities
Technologies	5G Fixed Wireless, 4G Fixed Wireless
Founded	2017
Website	https://www.rain.co.za

Average Rain Speed Test Results

Typical measured results across real users. See the full leaderboard for live benchmarks.

Metric	Typical Value	Rating
Download Speed	58 Mbps	Fair
Upload Speed	18 Mbps	Poor
Ping	22 ms	Good

Results are community-sourced estimates. Your speed depends on your plan, location, and equipment. Learn about our methodology →

What These Rain Results Mean

Best Use Case

Rain can handle browsing and streaming, but latency-sensitive gaming and remote desktop use may depend heavily on signal quality and local congestion.

Upload Profile

Upload is moderate relative to download. It should be enough for everyday calls and file sharing, but heavy creators may want a higher tier.

Technology Notes

Rain uses 5G Fixed Wireless, 4G Fixed Wireless. Technology affects upload symmetry, latency, evening congestion, and how close you can get to advertised plan speeds.

Rain Internet Plans and Speeds

Plan	Download	Upload	Technology	Starting From
4G Unlimited Home	30 Mbps	10 Mbps	4G Fixed Wireless	$12.99/mo
5G Home	200 Mbps	50 Mbps	5G Fixed Wireless	$21.99/mo

Prices shown are approximate starting rates and may vary by location and promotional period. Check https://www.rain.co.za for current pricing.

Rain vs South Africa Broadband Benchmarks

Use this comparison to separate provider performance from the wider market. A result below your plan speed may still be normal for your connection type, but a wired test far below both your plan and the country benchmark deserves troubleshooting.

Metric	Rain	South Africa median	Interpretation
Download	58 Mbps	51.4 Mbps	Above the national median benchmark.
Upload	18 Mbps	34.7 Mbps	Upload trails the country median, which may affect calls, backups, and creator workflows.
Ping	22 ms	14 ms	Latency is higher than the country median; test over Ethernet before blaming the ISP.

How to Run a Rain Speed Test

Connect via Ethernet - For the most accurate baseline, connect your device directly to your router or modem with an Ethernet cable. Wi-Fi introduces variables that can mask your true plan speed. See our accuracy guide for full tips.
Close background apps - Pause streaming, downloads, and backups. Other devices on your network also consume bandwidth.
Start the speed test - Click GO on our homepage. The test measures download, upload, ping, and jitter in about 30 seconds.
Compare your result - Check your measured speeds against the typical Rain results above. If you're significantly below your plan speed, review the common issues section below or contact Rain support.

Common Rain Speed Issues

Issue	Likely Cause	Solution
5G signal weak indoors		Position the Rain router near a window facing the 5G tower. Rain provides a signal indicator in the app to find the optimal spot.