Lifestyle
Singapore — Living: Internet
Singapore has some of the fastest average fixed broadband speeds globally — reported average download speeds in 2026 range from roughly 262 Mbps to 440 Mbps depending on the measurement source, consistently ranking Singapore in the top 1-2 countries worldwide. The Nationwide Broadband Network (NGNBN), originally launched under the Intelligent Nation 2015 master plan, is undergoing a S$100 million upgrade targeting 10Gbps speeds by 2028, with over 500,000 households expected on 10Gbps connections by then.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceStarHub NGNBN statistics / speed testing reportsLast reviewed: 2026-07-20
Key facts
- Average fixed broadband download speed (2026): roughly 262-440 Mbps depending on source, among the fastest globally.
- Singapore consistently ranks in the top 1-2 countries worldwide for average internet speed.
- A S$100 million NGNBN upgrade targets 10Gbps speeds by 2028, with 500,000+ households expected on 10Gbps by then.
- Fiber infrastructure is comprehensive and mature nationwide — unlike many countries, speed/coverage variance by address is minimal.
Timelines
- 10Gbps mass adoption target: by 2028