Islands, Portugal
Internet in Azores: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Azores?
Median fixed broadband in Portugal is 252 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable in cafés and coworking spaces in Ponta Delgada; patchy in villages and mountains.
Getting online in Azores
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in Ponta Delgada and larger towns from MEO, NOS and Vodafone; about €30–45 a month. Remote areas rely on 4G. |
| Cafés and coworking | Reliable in cafés and coworking spaces in Ponta Delgada; patchy in villages and mountains. |
| Tourist SIM | MEO, NOS and Vodafone sell tourist SIMs at Lisbon and Porto airports and shops for about €15–30; DIGI is cheaper. Passport usually asked. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | MEO, NOS, Vodafone, DIGI |
| Monthly data plan | €15–25 ($17–28) |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Azores?
Median fixed broadband in Portugal is 252 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable in cafés and coworking spaces in Ponta Delgada; patchy in villages and mountains.
Which SIM card should I get in Azores?
MEO, NOS and Vodafone sell tourist SIMs at Lisbon and Porto airports and shops for about €15–30; DIGI is cheaper. Passport usually asked.
Can I use an eSIM in Portugal?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.