City in Antalya, Turkey
Internet in Alanya: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Alanya?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés usually have decent wifi; expat cafés in Mahmutlar are reliable.
Getting online in Alanya
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common, 100–300 Mbps for about 500–800 TRY a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés usually have decent wifi; expat cafés in Mahmutlar are reliable. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Turkcell, Vodafone, Türk Telekom |
| Monthly data plan | ₺500–900 ($10.2–18.3) |
| Blocked services | Some sites and apps are blocked, and social media is throttled during protests; VPNs work and are widely used. |
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Alanya?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Cafés usually have decent wifi; expat cafés in Mahmutlar are reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Alanya?
Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered.
Can I use an eSIM in Turkey?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
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 Spotted something out of date?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.