Town in Northern Territory, Australia
Internet in Alice Springs: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Alice Springs?
Median fixed broadband in Australia is 174 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and hotels works for light use; mobile coverage disappears quickly outside town.
Getting online in Alice Springs
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | NBN plans from about A$75–110 a month; some rentals include wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and hotels works for light use; mobile coverage disappears quickly outside town. |
| Outages | Mobile coverage is very patchy along the Stuart Highway and on Red Centre tracks. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telstra, Optus, Vodafone |
| Monthly data plan | A$30–50 ($21–35) |
Coworking in Alice Springs
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Oceania
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 215 Mbps | 145 Mbps |
| Australia | 174 Mbps | 121 Mbps |
| Papua New Guinea | 68 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Alice Springs?
Median fixed broadband in Australia is 174 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and hotels works for light use; mobile coverage disappears quickly outside town.
Which SIM card should I get in Alice Springs?
Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best.
Can I use an eSIM in Australia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Australia
- Telstra
- Optus
- Vodafone
- Northern Territory Government
- Alice Springs Airport
- Tourism NT: Alice Springs
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 Spotted something out of date?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.