At the international Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Ucell was honored with several prestigious international awards based on independent research on mobile network quality conducted by Opensignal and Ookla.
Three International Awards from Opensignal
Ucell’s CEO, Andrey Shishkovskiy, received three awards personally from Charles Rutstein, CEO of Opensignal.
Ucell was recognized as the winner in three categories of the international Mobile Network Experience Report - March 2026, published by Opensignal*:
- Fastest Mobile Network - the fastest mobile internet in Uzbekista
- Most Consistent Network Quality - the most stable network quality in Uzbekistan
- The Most Reliable Network - the most reliable mobile network in Uzbekistan
What Was Measured and Evaluated:
- The typical data download speed experienced by users when using the mobile network;
- The network’s ability to provide stable performance for video streaming, messaging apps, browsing, and content downloads without noticeable delays or interruptions;
- Users’ ability to connect to the network and successfully complete basic digital tasks.
Two International Awards from Ookla
Victor Zeng, Sales Director at Ookla, presented the awards to the management of Ucell.
Earlier, based on the results of the second half of 2025, Ucell received awards according to the analysis of Speedtest Intelligence® data by Ookla.
- Best Mobile Network - the best mobile network in Uzbekistan
- Fastest Mobile Network - the fastest mobile internet in Uzbekistan
These awards were granted based on the analysis of Speedtest Intelligence® data for Q3–Q4 2025 as part of the 2025 Speedtest Awards.
Andrey Shishkovskiy, CEO of Ucell, said:
| “Becoming a leader in the telecommunications market, especially among mobile operators, is incredibly difficult. However, maintaining the leadership in mobile internet speed is even harder. The fact that Ucell has been recognized as the best in the market by OOKLA for two consecutive years, along with the current recognition from Opensignal, is yet another confirmation of Ucell’s technological leadership and the resilience of its chosen development strategy.” |
Ucell: 30 Years of Growth, Innovation, and Moving Forward
The year 2026 has been a milestone for the company: Ucell celebrates 30 years of operations in Uzbekistan’s telecom market. Over this time, the operator has evolved from one of the pioneers of mobile communications to a company setting standards in mobile internet quality and network infrastructure development. Recognition from independent international organizations, such as Ookla and Opensignal, is a logical confirmation of Ucell’s consistent growth strategy, systematic network modernization, and focus on subscriber interests. Ucell continues to implement advanced solutions and improve service quality, providing users across the country with access to world-class mobile connectivity.
Opensignal. An independent international analytics company specializing in measuring the real user experience of mobile networks. Its reports are based on millions of measurements collected from users’ smartphones and reflect the actual quality of mobile internet in everyday life.
Ookla. A global leader in the analysis of mobile and broadband networks, known for the Speedtest service and the Speedtest Intelligence® analytics platform. The company conducts large-scale studies of network performance based on speed tests performed by users worldwide.
* Ucell is the recipient of Opensignal® awards for “Fastest Mobile Network,” “Most Consistent Network Quality,” and “The Most Reliable Network” in Uzbekistan. Source: Opensignal Awards – Uzbekistan: Mobile Network Experience Report, March 2026. Based on independent analysis of mobile network measurements recorded from October 1 to December 29, 2025. © 2026 Opensignal Inc.
* Ucell is the winner of the Ookla® Fastest Mobile Network and Best Mobile Network awards in Uzbekistan. According to Speedtest Awards by Ookla®, 2H 2025. Uzbekistan – 2025 Speedtest Awards
Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data for the second half of 2025 (Q3–Q4 2025). Ookla® trademarks used under license and reprinted with permission.
Ucell is the winner of the Opensignal® «Fastest Mobile Network», «Most Consistent Network Quality» and «The Most Reliable Network» awards in Uzbekistan. Source: Opensignal Awards - Uzbekistan: Mobile Network Experience report March 2026, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period October 1 - December 29, 2025. © 2026 Opensignal Inc.