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Internet in Ankara: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
83 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Ankara?

Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Free wifi in most cafés and malls, generally fast. Student cafés in Kızılay and Çankaya are laptop-friendly.

Getting online in Ankara

Details
Home fibreFibre from Türk Telekom, Turkcell Superonline and Vodafone in most newer buildings; typically 400–800 TRY a month for fast plans.
Cafés and coworkingFree wifi in most cafés and malls, generally fast. Student cafés in Kızılay and Çankaya are laptop-friendly.
Tourist SIMBuy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersTurkcell, Vodafone, Türk Telekom
Monthly data plan₺400–800 ($8.1–16.3)
Blocked servicesSome sites and apps are blocked, and social media is throttled during protests; VPNs work and are widely used.

Coworking in Ankara

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
United Arab Emirates385 Mbps645 Mbps
Israel281 Mbps66 Mbps
Kuwait230 Mbps373 Mbps
Qatar212 Mbps576 Mbps
Jordan194 Mbps46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia168 Mbps227 Mbps
Bahrain146 Mbps275 Mbps
Oman96 Mbps170 Mbps
Palestine85 Mbps—
Turkey83 Mbps171 Mbps
Iraq50 Mbps72 Mbps
Lebanon22 Mbps37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Ankara?

Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Free wifi in most cafés and malls, generally fast. Student cafés in Kızılay and Çankaya are laptop-friendly.

Which SIM card should I get in Ankara?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.