TNT subscribers can enjoy smoother mobile gaming, streaming, and online communications as its network, powered by Smart, was cited for having the Best Mobile Latency by Ookla. The citation showcases Smart’s performance in the first half of 2025 and sets TNT users to experience more responsive apps and services across everyday digital activities.
Understanding Mobile Latency
Mobile latency refers to the time it takes for data to travel across a network. A lower latency shows faster response between a user’s device and online services. This factor is especially important for activities that depend on real-time interaction such as mobile gaming, livestreaming, and video calls, where delays can disrupt gameplay, viewing, or conversations.
Ookla Data and Network Performance
Ookla’s recognition is based on Speedtest Intelligence data for the first and second quarters of 2025 which covers all network technologies measured during that period. Within this analysis, Smart recorded a median latency of 45.89 milliseconds, which indicates a relatively quick turnaround for data requests and responses on its mobile network.
Perspectives from TNT and Smart
TNT’s portfolio of services, combined with the awarded network performance, is geared toward the needs of today’s generation of gamers, streamers, and content creators and underline the importance of having a responsive and reliable network behind each seamless game, binge-watch session, or livestream, with the goal of providing consistent, low-lag connectivity nationwide.
Impact on Gamers and Streamers
For mobile gamers, lower latency can help ensure that taps, swipes, and in-game actions are registered in real time, which reduces the risk of lag that can affect performance in competitive titles. Streamers and binge-watchers will also see faster response and reduced buffering, which can translate into more stable livestreams and smoother viewing of series, vlogs, and short-form content.
Benefits for Online Sellers, Students, and Workers
Online live sellers and shoppers get more responsive sessions, where real-time interactions and transaction confirmations happen with fewer delays. Students attending virtual classes and professionals joining remote meetings or collaborating online can also experience more stable connections.
Options for New and Switching Users
Mobile users who want to experience TNT’s services on Smart’s network can obtain a TNT SIM or eSIM from accredited retailers, convenience stores nationwide, or through the Smart Online Store. Those coming from other networks can retain their existing mobile number while transferring to TNT through Mobile Number Portability, subject to the standard processes for number transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How does low latency improve mobile gaming and streaming?
A: Low latency reduces the time between a user’s action and the network’s response, which helps mobile gamers see their in-game moves register promptly and allows streamers and viewers to experience fewer interruptions or buffering during live or on-demand videos.
Q: Who can benefit from TNT’s latency performance besides gamers?
A: Online live sellers, shoppers, students, and remote workers can benefit from improved responsiveness in live selling sessions, e-commerce transactions, virtual classes, and online meetings, where real-time interaction and stable connections are important.
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Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
