Smart gets top marks for mobile video experience in Philippines
Smart Communications has been recognized by Ookla for providing the best mobile video experience in the Philippines for the second consecutive year. The network achieved high scores for streaming quality and low buffering times.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights the impact of ongoing 5G infrastructure investments on consumer digital experiences in emerging markets.
Smart Communications has been named by network intelligence firm Ookla as having the Best Mobile Video Experience in the Philippines for the second consecutive year, based on its analysis of Speedtest Intelligence data from the first half of 2026.
Smart posted a Video Score of 72.82, the highest among mobile operators in the country.
For everyday users, the recognition is about how well the network performs when watching videos on a phone. Ookla’s measurement looks at key parts of the streaming experience, including how quickly a video starts, whether it plays without interruptions or buffering, and whether users can watch in Full HD resolution.
According to Ookla, Smart customers were more likely to experience video start times of under two seconds, uninterrupted playback, and 1080p or higher resolution during most of their video sessions.
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