TNT Wins Ookla's Best Mobile Latency Award: Smoother Gaming Guaranteed

TNT subscribers now benefit from smoother gaming and streaming, thanks to its Smart-powered network earning the Best Mobile Latency recognition from Ookla®. Pictured here (from left) are: Haritheran Nair, Sales Director at Ookla®; Ariel C. Medina, Smart Head/VP for Network Quality and Service Assurance; Lloyd R. Manaloto, Smart First Vice President; Jim Nugent, Director of Global Brand Licensing at Ookla®; Debbie M. Hu, Smart Wireless Network Head; Susila Johnston, Head of APAC at Ookla®; and Ying Wah Ong, Technical Account Manager at Ookla®.

• Smooth Gaming: Smart-powered TNT recognized by Ookla for having the Best Mobile Latency, crucial for real-time mobile interactions.
• Lag-Free Fun: Lower latency means faster data transmission, ensuring seamless gaming, streaming, video calls, and live selling experiences for subscribers.
• Easy Switch: Users can easily switch to a TNT SIM/eSIM or port their existing number to enjoy the network's award-winning responsiveness.

The mobile experience today isn't just about how fast you can download a file; it's about how quickly your device talks to the world. It’s about responsiveness, the kind of instant connection that separates a smooth victory from a frustrating defeat. For the millions of Filipino youth who live and breathe mobile gaming, livestreaming, and binge-watching, this responsiveness is everything. And now, TNT subscribers are officially enjoying a major boost in this critical area.

Smart-powered TNT has been recognized for achieving the Best Mobile Latency in the country, according to the latest analysis by Ookla®, a global leader in network intelligence and connectivity insights. This isn’t a technical detail to gloss over; it’s a game-changer.

What is Mobile Latency?

Imagine sending a message to a friend. Latency is the time it takes for that message to travel from your phone to your friend’s phone and for the reply to travel back. Measured in milliseconds (ms), lower latency translates directly to faster, more instantaneous action on your screen.

Based on Ookla®'s analysis of Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first half of 2025, the Smart network, which powers TNT, led the field with an impressive median latency of 45.89 ms for all network technologies. This low figure is the key to unlocking true real-time interaction. It means that when you tap, click, or swipe on your favorite apps, the network responds almost instantly.

For mobile gamers, this is the difference between nailing a headshot and watching your character freeze mid-action. For streamers, it’s the difference between a live, engaging broadcast and a choppy, delayed feed.

The Award-Winning Network Advantage

TNT is positioning itself squarely as the network of choice for today’s content-hungry generation—the gamers, the streamers, and the creators. Its value-packed services, combined with the power of an award-winning network, are designed to deliver pure, unadulterated fun, or “saya.”

Lloyd R. Manaloto, First Vice President at Smart, highlights this focus on the youth: “TNT’s value-packed services powered by an award-winning mobile network put it in the best position to bring fun or “saya” to today’s generation of gamers, streamers, and content creators.”

This commitment to performance extends to the core technology of the network itself. A responsive network is the silent engine behind all the activities that matter most to users today.

Debbie M. Hu, First Vice President and Head of Wireless Networks at Smart, assures subscribers of the network's commitment: “Behind every seamless game, binge-watching session, or livestream is a strong and responsive network. We take pride in ensuring that TNT subscribers across the country enjoy consistent, lag-free connectivity for the activities that matter to them most.”

Seamless Streaming, Shopping, and Collaborating

The benefits of best-in-class mobile latency reach far beyond competitive mobile games.

• For Gamers: The advanced, lag-free experience allows mobile gamers to execute their best strategies and make crucial in-match decisions without the crippling worry of connection delays. Your best move becomes your reality in real time.
• For Live Sellers and Shoppers: The booming world of online live selling relies heavily on instantaneous feedback. TNT's connection ensures that transactions happen in real-time, helping shoppers secure their favorite items before they’re gone and allowing sellers to manage their inventory and engage with customers seamlessly.
• For Viewers: Binge-watchers can finally enjoy their favorite series, viral vlogs, and micro-dramas without the dreaded buffering symbol popping up. It means uninterrupted entertainment from start to finish.
• For Professionals and Students: Even for more formal activities like attending online classes or collaborating on work projects, the smoother, more responsive connection is crucial for clear video calls and synchronous work without frustrating delays.

How to Level Up Your Mobile Life

If you’re ready to leave frustrating lag behind and experience the award-winning responsiveness of the TNT network, the process is straightforward.

Mobile users can easily upgrade their experience by getting a TNT SIM or eSIM. These are readily available at accredited retailers, convenience stores nationwide, or through the Smart Online Store.

Furthermore, subscribers from other networks can switch to TNT without the hassle of changing their current number, thanks to Mobile Number Portability (MNP). The switch is easy, and the reward is a significantly better, more responsive mobile life.

With a network that’s proven to deliver the Best Mobile Latency, TNT is ensuring that its subscribers don't just get online—they get to truly enjoy every single moment of their digital lives, lag-free. To find out more about how TNT delivers saya to subscribers, you can visit tntph.com.