Telecom company Paradise Mobile has been named as the fastest mobile network in Bermuda by Ookla, a global leader in connectivity intelligence and network insights.

According to a statement from Paradise, it was named as the fastest network for the first six months of this year after Ookla analysed tests taken on its Speedtest system using modern devices across all major operators on the island.

Sam Tabbara, CEO of Paradise Mobile, said: “This award is a testament to our team’s unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge connectivity and exceptional service to our customers.”

Stephen Bye, president and CEO of Ookla, a division of Ziff Davis, added: “This prestigious accolade signifies the dedication and investment Paradise Mobile has made in delivering industry leading mobile connectivity to its users, and our rigorous testing methodology ensures that this award is an objective testament to their outstanding performance in the industry.”

The Speedtest awards for top providers in speed are determined using a system that incorporates a measure of each provider’s download and upload speed to rank network speed performance.

Tests used to calculate the speed exclusively come from modern devices, which are devices capable of connecting to the market’s fastest generally available technology.

Paradise said the results placed it with a speed score 80.89 per cent better than its closest competitor.

Paradise Mobile launched a year ago, but had an official opening to a Reid Street retail outlet last week, in the former store front of the United Colours of Benetton.