City in Punjab, India
Internet in Amritsar: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Amritsar?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in modern cafés and hotels is fine for email and calls; Old City guesthouses vary. 4G/5G is reliable.
Getting online in Amritsar
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Airtel, Jio and local providers in most homes; roughly ₹500–1,000 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in modern cafés and hotels is fine for email and calls; Old City guesthouses vary. 4G/5G is reliable. |
| Tourist SIM | Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Jio, Airtel, Vi |
| Monthly data plan | ₹350–600 ($3.6–6.2) |
| Blocked services | TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps are banned since 2020; VPNs are legal. Regional mobile-internet shutdowns happen during unrest. |
Coworking in Amritsar
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Amritsar?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in modern cafés and hotels is fine for email and calls; Old City guesthouses vary. 4G/5G is reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Amritsar?
Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day.
Can I use an eSIM in India?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: India
- Jio
- Airtel
- Vi
- Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (Golden Temple)
- Amritsar Airport (Airports Authority of India)
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.