{"id":85014,"date":"2026-09-30T12:19:50","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T09:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/saudi-mobile-coverage-nperf-barometer-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T09:19:54","slug":"saudi-mobile-coverage-nperf-barometer-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/saudi-mobile-coverage-nperf-barometer-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"nPerf 2026 Barometer: Mobily Leads National 5G as stc Dominates Regional Battlegrounds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh testing data on <a href=\"\/category\/telecom\/\">Saudi mobile coverage<\/a> shows distinct operational strengths across the Kingdom&#8217;s telecom sector. The 2026 coverage barometer released by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nperf.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nPerf<\/a>, based on testing between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026, places Mobily at the top of national 5G coverage with a score of 67.23%. stc follows in second place at 60.30%, creating a national gap of 6.93 points, while Zain ranks third with 53.79%.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nperf-2026-baro-couv-sa-map.webp\" alt=\"nPerf 2026 mobile coverage barometer for Saudi Arabia: national 4G and 5G winner\"\/><figcaption>Source: nPerf coverage barometer 2026, Saudi Arabia: national 4G and 5G results<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mobily achieved its lead by securing 58.47% geographical coverage and 75.99% population coverage on 5G. In comparison, stc recorded 49.15% geographical and 71.44% population coverage, while Zain posted 42.79% geographical and 64.80% population coverage.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nperf-2026-baro-couv-sa-coverage-5G.webp\" alt=\"nPerf 2026: 5G population coverage, geographical coverage and coverage score for Mobily, stc and Zain\"\/><figcaption>Source: nPerf 2026, 5G coverage in Saudi Arabia by operator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National 5G Results and Saudi Mobile Coverage Dynamics<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the 4G segment, the competition is virtually tied between the two leading operators. Mobily recorded a 4G coverage score of 94.92%, edging out stc at 94.03% by a narrow margin of 0.89 points. Mobily achieved 92.89% geographical and 96.96% population coverage, while stc posted 91.31% geographical and 96.76% population coverage. Zain followed with a 4G score of 83.11%, based on 77.69% geographical and 88.52% population coverage, reflecting differences in <a href=\"\/category\/mobile-devices\/\">mobile devices<\/a> connectivity across wider territories.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/nperf-2026-baro-couv-sa-coverage-4G.webp\" alt=\"nPerf 2026: 4G population coverage, geographical coverage and coverage score for Mobily, stc and Zain\"\/><figcaption>Source: nPerf 2026, 4G coverage in Saudi Arabia by operator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regional Splits: stc Wins More Regions as Mobily Takes Mega-Cities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A closer look at regional data reveals that leadership depends heavily on geography. stc took first place in more detailed regions for 5G, leading in Eastern Province (66.46% versus Mobily&#8217;s 60.02%), Qassim (52.37% versus Mobily&#8217;s 42.48%), Asir (53.50% versus Mobily&#8217;s 50.43%), and Jazan (74.22% versus Zain&#8217;s 55.75% and Mobily&#8217;s 54.04%).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Mobily secured the country&#8217;s most populous administrative areas. In Riyadh, Mobily achieved a 5G score of 72.51% ahead of stc&#8217;s 64.89% and Zain&#8217;s 58.79%. In Makkah, Mobily reached 77.92% compared to stc&#8217;s 70.06% and Zain&#8217;s 62.77%. Mobily also led Madinah with 52.32% against stc&#8217;s 43.50% and Zain&#8217;s 42.53%. The comparison demonstrates how Saudi mobile coverage splits along regional lines rather than following a single national winner.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zain&#8217;s Localised Outliers and Overall Standing<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zain ranked third nationally across both generations, but produced specific local exceptions. In Tabuk, Zain won the 5G category with 46.45%, slightly ahead of stc&#8217;s 45.37% and Mobily&#8217;s 36.13%, though this occurred on a smaller sample size. In 4G testing, Zain took first place in Hail with 96.11% and Najran with 95.55%, outpacing stc and Mobily in those specific territories.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Read the nPerf Measurement Data<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evaluating Saudi mobile coverage requires looking beyond headline figures to examine regional performance. The nPerf barometer relies on crowdsourced, Android-only measurements geolocated to 400-to-600-metre parcels. Each operator&#8217;s score is calculated solely on parcels visited by its own subscribers, reflecting where those users live and travel. Coverage scores combine equal parts geographical and device-weighted population coverage; they do not measure download speed, upload speed, or latency.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, detailed regional reporting applies only to areas with at least 1,000 active test devices. Among these qualifying regions, Makkah recorded the highest regional average 5G coverage at 70.2%, while Tabuk posted the lowest at 42.6%. This expanding infrastructure contributes directly to the Kingdom&#8217;s broader digital <a href=\"\/category\/economy\/\">economy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;This barometer reflects genuine momentum in network development across Saudi Arabia, where operators compete to provide users with a better connectivity experience.&#8221;<\/p><cite>Sebastien de Rosbo, General Manager of nPerf<\/cite><\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>nPerf&#8217;s 2026 coverage report shows Mobily leading national 5G at 67.23% while stc takes four major regions, highlighting vital geographic differences for subscribers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":85013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_meta-robots-noindex":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_pr_autopilot_social_copy":"{\"x_hook\":\"Mobily leads Saudi 5G coverage at 67.23% while stc trails by 6.93 points, but regional results show stc winning 4 of 8 detailed regions in the new nPerf barometer.\",\"x_takeaways\":\"Key Findings:\\n\ud83d\udd39 Mobily leads national 5G at 67.23% vs stc at 60.30%\\n\ud83d\udd39 4G is a near tie: Mobily 94.92% vs stc 94.03%\\n\ud83d\udd39 stc leads 5G in Eastern Province, Qassim, Asir, Jazan\\n\ud83d\udd39 Mobily sweeps Riyadh (72.51%) and Makkah (77.92%)\\n\ud83d\udd39 Zain tops Tabuk 5G (46.45%) on smaller sample\"}","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_title":"nPerf 2026 Barometer: Mobily Leads National 5G as stc Dominates Regional Battlegrounds","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_description":"An analytical breakdown of nPerf's 2026 Saudi mobile coverage barometer, comparing Mobily, stc, and Zain across national and regional 4G and 5G networks.","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_image":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/saudi-mobile-coverage-nperf-report.webp","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph_image_id":85013,"_yoast_wpseo_twitter_title":"Saudi Mobile Coverage: nPerf 2026 Barometer Analyzed","_yoast_wpseo_twitter_description":"Mobily leads national 5G at 67.23% while stc wins in four key regions. 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