BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 15. The number of fiber subscribers in Azerbaijan reached 2.02 million by the end of 2024, accounting for 93.24 percent of all fixed internet connections.
Data obtained by Trend from the Ookla Speedtest indicates that this figure was 71.1 percent in 2023. Currently, 63 percent of internet users in the country are accessing speeds above 100 Mbps.
“As a result of infrastructure upgrades, the outdated ADSL system has been replaced with GPON technology. Several providers, led by Aztelekom, have joined this transition. In 2020, only 227,000 homes had internet access, while by the end of 2024, this number reached 3 million.
The shift from DSL to fiber-optic internet has increased the number of connections to 2.24 million. This transition has played a key role in closing the digital gap, especially in rural areas. Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are also offering Wi-Fi devices, IPTV, and VoIP services to attract more users,” the report notes.
Ookla’s data shows that in 2020, the average download speed in Azerbaijan was 10.52 Mbps, and upload speed was 11.10 Mbps. By early 2025, these speeds rose to 73.57 Mbps and 74.13 Mbps respectively. This growth has been supported by providers increasing speeds and reducing prices. For instance, while 100 Mbps internet used to cost 0.45 AZN, it is now available for 0.25 AZN.
Much of this progress is attributed to the “Online Azerbaijan” initiative, launched in 2021 to bring high-speed internet to households and businesses across the country.
The project was initiated by the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport as part of the Strategic Roadmap for the Development of Telecommunications and Information Technologies.
The ministry’s goal has been to provide internet access of at least 50 Mbps to approximately 95 percent of the population—including those in remote regions—while maintaining stable pricing. Officials say the program also aims to strengthen the digital economy and attract foreign investment.
