Town in Møre og Romsdal, Norway
Internet in Ålesund: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Ålesund?
Median fixed broadband in Norway is 157 Mbps and mobile is 145 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at cafés, hotels and the library; no real coworking scene.
Getting online in Ålesund
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most buildings; 100–1000 Mbps for about 400–600 NOK a month. Rentals typically include wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi at cafés, hotels and the library; no real coworking scene. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs (kontantkort) need ID registration; foreigners register with a passport in store. EU roaming rules apply here too. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telenor, Telia, Ice |
| Monthly data plan | kr200–400 ($21–42) |
Coworking in Ålesund
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 Ålesund?
Median fixed broadband in Norway is 157 Mbps and mobile is 145 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at cafés, hotels and the library; no real coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Ålesund?
Prepaid SIMs (kontantkort) need ID registration; foreigners register with a passport in store. EU roaming rules apply here too.
Can I use an eSIM in Norway?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Norway
- Telenor
- Telia
- Ice
- Visit Ålesund & Geirangerfjord
- Avinor Ålesund Airport
- Helse Møre og Romsdal
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 Spotted something out of date?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.