On November 4, 2026, in Bamako, Orange Mali received two Speedtest Awards from Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence. The awards recognize Orange Mali's mobile internet network as the best in Mali and its fixed internet network as the fastest during the first and second quarters of 2026. These awards are based on data collected from Speedtest and real-user experience measurements.

The awards were given to Orange Mali for its outstanding performance in mobile and fixed internet networks. Ookla's Speedtest Connectivity Score, which measures the overall quality of user experience on mobile networks, takes into account several dimensions, including connection speed, latency, web browsing, and video streaming. Orange Mali scored 57.58 in the first half of 2026, based on an analysis of 7,707,292 tests collected during the first and second quarters of 2026.

Chip Strange, CEO of Ookla, expressed his honor in awarding Orange Mali the Speedtest Awards for best mobile network and fastest fixed network in Mali. He stated that these awards highlight Orange's commitment to providing world-class connectivity, setting new benchmarks for speed and reliability in Mali. Leyti N'Diaye, CEO of Orange Mali, welcomed the awards, recognizing the company's efforts to continuously improve service quality and customer experience.

The awards ceremony also acknowledged the hard work of Orange Mali's teams in ensuring service quality. Mohamed Baba Coulibaly, Marketing Director at Orange Mali, thanked employees for their dedication and hard work, which led to these distinctions. Moussa Yaro, Technical Director at Orange Mali, praised the company's technicians, describing them as "unsung heroes who make things happen."

Ookla's Speedtest Connectivity Score is based on three components: Speed Score, Web Browsing Score, and Video Streaming Score. Orange Mali scored 45.33 for network speed and responsiveness, 70.76 for web browsing, and 68.92 for video streaming. These scores demonstrate Orange Mali's strong performance in various aspects of internet connectivity.

The awards recognize Orange Mali's efforts to improve the quality of its networks and digital experience for subscribers. This achievement also highlights the company's commitment to investing in and evolving its networks to support digital usage in Mali. The recognition is seen as an encouragement for Orange Mali to continue its efforts in providing high-quality services.

The Speedtest Awards are a testament to Orange Mali's dedication to delivering exceptional internet services. With these awards, Orange Mali solidifies its position as a leading telecommunications operator in Mali, committed to providing world-class connectivity and exceptional customer experiences.

Key points

  • Orange Mali received two Speedtest Awards from Ookla for best mobile internet and fastest fixed internet in Mali.
  • The awards are based on data collected during the first and second quarters of 2026.
  • Orange Mali scored 57.58 in Ookla's Speedtest Connectivity Score, based on 7,707,292 tests.

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