Island, Timor-Leste
Internet in Atauro: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Atauro?
Wifi is rare and slow; mobile signal is patchy away from the main villages.
Getting online in Atauro
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | No long-term rental market; lodges have limited or no wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is rare and slow; mobile signal is patchy away from the main villages. |
| Outages | Frequent power and network gaps |
| Tourist SIM | Buy a prepaid SIM at carrier shops in Dili with your passport; a few dollars covers a SIM and data. Rural coverage is patchy. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Timor Telecom, Telemor, Telkomcel |
| Monthly data plan | $5–15 ($5–15) |
Coworking in Atauro
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Atauro?
Wifi is rare and slow; mobile signal is patchy away from the main villages.
Which SIM card should I get in Atauro?
Buy a prepaid SIM at carrier shops in Dili with your passport; a few dollars covers a SIM and data. Rural coverage is patchy.
Can I use an eSIM in Timor-Leste?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.