China Mobile Speed Test

This page helps users of China Mobile understand their internet speed test results and determine whether the connection is performing within the normal range for China Mobile broadband services.

China Mobile provides internet primarily through China Mobile 5G Broadband. Actual speeds depend on location, network load, and home network setup.

How to interpret your China Mobile speed test result

A China Mobile speed test measures three core performance metrics:

Download speed – how fast data is received from the internet

Upload speed – how fast data is sent from your device

Latency (ping) – the response time between your device and the network

These values should be evaluated based on the type of connection and testing method used.

China Mobile: expected performance

Connection characteristics

Broadband internet service

Speed depends on technology and location

Performance varies by network load

Typical real-world performance

Download speed: Varies by plan and location

Upload speed: Varies by plan

If wired speeds are consistently below expectations, the issue is not considered normal for China Mobile.

Common causes of slow China Mobile speeds

Slow speed test results are often caused by local factors rather than the China Mobile network itself.

Frequent causes

Testing over Wi-Fi instead of Ethernet

Older Ethernet cables (Cat5 limiting speed to ~100 Mbps)

Wi-Fi interference in apartments

Multiple connected devices consuming bandwidth

Router placement or configuration issues

China Mobile router and network details

Checking router configuration should be done before requesting a service visit.

Wired vs Wi-Fi testing on China Mobile

Speed test results over Wi-Fi are often 30–50% lower than wired results due to:

Signal loss through walls

Channel congestion

Device limitations

For accurate verification of China Mobile service quality, testing with an Ethernet cable directly connected to the router is recommended.

When to contact China Mobile support

You should consider contacting China Mobile if:

Wired speeds remain below ~80% of plan speed at all times

Upload speed is consistently very low

Connection drops frequently

Router indicator shows persistent fault status

China Mobile support can be reached at 10086 or through the China Mobile App.

China Mobile speed test FAQs

Is China Mobile suitable for gaming and video calls? Depends on connection type and plan speed. Wired connections provide better performance than wireless connections for these activities.

Why is Wi-Fi speed lower than Ethernet? Wi-Fi is affected by interference and distance. This is normal and not specific to China Mobile.

Will upgrading my plan fix slow speeds? Only if your current plan speed is already being fully delivered on wired tests.