City in Texas, United States
Internet in Austin: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Austin?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés with fast wifi are common in East Austin, SoCo and Hyde Park; coworking is widespread.
Getting online in Austin
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Google Fiber, AT&T fibre and Spectrum cable; 300 Mbps–2 Gbps for roughly $50–80 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Laptop-friendly cafés with fast wifi are common in East Austin, SoCo and Hyde Park; coworking is widespread. |
| Outages | Winter storm power outages have occurred |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–50 ($25–50) |
Coworking spaces in Austin
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Downtown and The Domain | — |
| Industrious | Downtown Austin | — |
| Capital Factory | Downtown | — |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Austin?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés with fast wifi are common in East Austin, SoCo and Hyde Park; coworking is widespread.
Which SIM card should I get in Austin?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Austin?
Yes: WeWork, Industrious, Capital Factory.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- CapMetro (Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority)
- Austin–Bergstrom International Airport
- Visit Austin
- Austin Water
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 Spotted something out of date?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.