Town in Northeastern Region, Iceland
Internet in Akureyri: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Akureyri?
Median fixed broadband in Iceland is 283 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in cafés, the library and hotels; mobile signal weakens on roads out of town.
Getting online in Akureyri
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is widely available at roughly 8,000–12,000 ISK a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in cafés, the library and hotels; mobile signal weakens on roads out of town. |
| Tourist SIM | Síminn and Nova prepaid SIMs and eSIMs sell online, at Keflavík Airport and in convenience stores; EU roaming rules apply. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Síminn, Nova, Sýn (formerly Vodafone) |
| Monthly data plan | kr3,000–5,500 ($25–45) |
Coworking in Akureyri
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Akureyri?
Median fixed broadband in Iceland is 283 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in cafés, the library and hotels; mobile signal weakens on roads out of town.
Which SIM card should I get in Akureyri?
Síminn and Nova prepaid SIMs and eSIMs sell online, at Keflavík Airport and in convenience stores; EU roaming rules apply.
Can I use an eSIM in Iceland?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Iceland
- Síminn
- Nova
- Sýn (formerly Vodafone)
- Visit Akureyri
- Akureyri Airport (Isavia)
- Akureyri Hospital
- SafeTravel Iceland
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.