Epic ranked top of Cyprus telecommunications by Ookla, umlaut

Epic continues to stand at the top of telecommunications in Cyprus, with two new international awards that are the culmination of its continuous investments in the development of a state-of-the-art, ultra-fast and reliable mobile and fixed internet network, offering an epic communication experience with innovative solutions, continuous evolution and a dedication to excellence.

#1 Fixed Internet Network in Cyprus for second year running

Ookla, the internationally-recognised organisation for internet measurements and analysis, has named Epic the Fastest Fixed Internet Network in Cyprus for the second consecutive year, according to the Speedtest® results for Q1-Q2 of 2024. This significant distinction confirms the superiority, dynamism and reliability of Epic’s fixed internet network, offering consumers, whether at home and at work, the ultimate internet experience, with 100-per cent fibre optics and incredible speeds of up to 5Gbps.

The Ookla Speedtest Awards™ are presented to the top providers in speed, determined by using a Speed Score that incorporates a measure of each provider’s download and upload speed, to rank network speed performance. Hundreds of thousands of user-initiated tests across Cyprus for the Q1-Q2 2024 period were performed, testing all fixed providers in Cyprus, with Epic achieving the highest speed score.

#1 Mobile Network in Cyprus

Meanwhile, the reliability of Epic’s mobile network has been confirmed, once again, by umlaut. After evaluating the mid-November 2023-end of April 2024 period, independent benchmarking organisation umlaut ranked Epic first among the domestic mobile networks, as it received the highest overall score, certifying it as the Best Mobile Network in Cyprus.

The results of umlaut’s telecommunications network quality ratings are recognised in more than 120 countries as the de facto industry standard, and are utilised by numerous leading telco organisations.

Epic CEO Thanos Chronopoulos hailed these important distinctions, which add to the company’s collection of international recognitions. “We are particularly delighted with the distinctions we have received from two organisations of international standing and recognition, as they confirm the technological excellence and quality of our networks in Cyprus and continue to establish Epic at the top,” he noted.

“Embracing our role in society and the economy and recognising that the country’s growth relies on its telecommunications infrastructure, we continue to invest in upgrading Cyprus’ infrastructure based on our long-term strategic plan,” he continued.

“These distinctions, in conjunction with the multiple awards of excellence we recently received for our high level of customer service, highlight our one and only goal: to stand by our subscribers and respond fully to their increased needs without compromise. We thank our customers for their longstanding trust. Congratulations also to our people, whose dedication and hard work have put Epic to the top once again.”

Epic’s CTIO Yiannis Michaelides expressed his own satisfaction at the distinctions. “This is indeed an epic double as it is the first time that a telecoms provider in Cyprus has been awarded for both its Mobile Network and its Fixed Internet Network at the same time,” he said.

“These awards prove that we remain true to our commitment to offer our subscribers an unparalleled communication experience. We will, of course, not rest, and are moving forward with sweeping speed upgrades and continuous expansion of our state-of-the-art Fibre to the Home network, with 100-per cent fibre optics, as well as with continuous upgrades to our reliable mobile network, taking the communication experience of our subscribers across Cyprus substantially and practically to the next level. I am especially proud of all our teams who worked hard and with dedication to achieve these successes,” he added.

“EPIC’s achievement in winning the Speedtest Award for Fastest Fixed Network during Q1-Q2 2024 highlights their commitment to excellence and positions them at the forefront of fixed network providers in Cyprus,” commented Stephen Bye, President and CEO of Ookla, a division of Ziff Davis. “We commend their dedication to providing industry leading service in the market, and congratulate them on this outstanding accomplishment.”

For more information about the Speedtest Awards “Fastest Fixed Internet Network in Cyprus” by Ookla, and “Best Mobile Network in Cyprus” award by umlaut, visit epic.com.cy

About Epic

Epic is the largest private telecommunications provider in Cyprus, offering comprehensive mobile and fixed telephony, internet, subscription TV, and specialised business ICT services.

Since 2020, it has been awarded a total of eight times by the internationally-recognised companies Ookla and umlaut as “Best Mobile Network in Cyprus,” “Fastest Mobile Network in Cyprus,” and “Fastest Fixed Internet Network in Cyprus.”

It is part of Monaco Telecom, the telecommunications provider of the Principality of Monaco, and a member of a family of dynamic European telecom providers operating in France, Italy, Switzerland, Malta and Ireland.