In Jamaica there are 3 internet service providers, with Xfinity being the most popular. Xfinity offers cable internet service. In recent tests, Xfinity customers had an average download speed of 172 Mbps and an average upload speed of 20 Mbps. In addition to Xfinity, VTel and Consolidated Communications offer DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service.
While our research has shown these to be the real speeds that users experience, there are many factors that can affect the actual download and upload speeds you will encounter. These may include the type of internet connection you have, the distance between your device and the router, the number of users on the network, and the strength of the signal.
| Provider | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 172 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 24 ms |
| VTel DSL Fiber Fixed Wireless | 2 Mbps | 2 Mbps | 20 ms |
| Consolidated Communications DSL Fiber | 6 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 33 ms |
| * Data from speed tests taken in the last 3 months | |||
Xfinity is the most popular provider in Jamaica offering cable internet service. Users have been getting 172 Mbps for download speeds and 20 Mbps for upload speeds over 27 recent tests.
Xfinity has the fastest average download speed, the fastest average upload speed, and the 2nd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Jamaica. 45% of users saw download speeds between 100-250 Mbps, and 60% of users saw upload speeds between 10-25 Mbps.
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| Date | Download Speed | Upload Speed | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2024 | 7 Mbps | 1 Mbps | 26 ms |
VTel is the 2nd most popular provider in Jamaica offering DSL, fiber and fixed wireless internet service. Users have been getting 2 Mbps for download speeds and 2 Mbps for upload speeds over 12 recent tests.
VTel has the 3rd fastest average download speed, the 2nd fastest average upload speed, and the lowest latency out of all of the providers in Jamaica. 83% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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Consolidated Communications is the 3rd most popular provider in Jamaica offering DSL and fiber internet service. Users have been getting 6 Mbps for download speeds and 1 Mbps for upload speeds over 6 recent tests.
Consolidated Communications has the 2nd fastest average download speed, the 3rd fastest average upload speed, and the 3rd lowest latency out of all of the providers in Jamaica. 75% of users saw download speeds slower than 10 Mbps, and 100% of users saw upload speeds slower than 5 Mbps.
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