Capital city in Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
Internet in Baghdad: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Baghdad?
Median fixed broadband in Iraq is 50 Mbps and mobile is 72 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés and hotels have wifi that is fine for email; mobile data is often faster and more reliable.
Getting online in Baghdad
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and wireless internet from local ISPs are common, 30,000–60,000 IQD a month; neighbourhood generators fill power gaps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most cafés and hotels have wifi that is fine for email; mobile data is often faster and more reliable. |
| Outages | Daily power cuts, plus nationwide internet shutdowns on exam mornings (about May–Aug) |
| Tourist SIM | Zain and Asiacell work nationwide, Korek mainly in Kurdistan; buy at company shops with your passport. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Zain Iraq, Asiacell, Korek |
| Monthly data plan | ع.د15,000–30,000 ($11–23) |
| Blocked services | Internet is cut nationwide for a few hours on school-exam mornings, usually May–August; apps otherwise work. |
Coworking in Baghdad
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Baghdad?
Median fixed broadband in Iraq is 50 Mbps and mobile is 72 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Most cafés and hotels have wifi that is fine for email; mobile data is often faster and more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Baghdad?
Zain and Asiacell work nationwide, Korek mainly in Kurdistan; buy at company shops with your passport.
Can I use an eSIM in Iraq?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.