Capital city, Azerbaijan
Internet in Baku: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Baku?
Median fixed broadband in Azerbaijan is 93 Mbps and mobile is 99 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and malls is generally fast; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Getting online in Baku
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Azertelecom, Delta and others in most apartment blocks; about 20–35 AZN a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and malls is generally fast; coworking spaces have reliable fibre. |
| Tourist SIM | Azercell, Bakcell and Nar sell SIMs at Baku airport and shops with a passport. Over 30 days, register your phone's IMEI and pay a fee. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Azercell, Bakcell, Nar |
| Monthly data plan | ₼15–30 ($8.8–17.7) |
| Blocked services | Major apps work; many independent and opposition news sites are blocked. VPNs are widely used. |
Internet speeds in Central Asia & Caucasus
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 94 Mbps | 61 Mbps |
| Azerbaijan | 93 Mbps | 99 Mbps |
| Armenia | 90 Mbps | 76 Mbps |
| Kyrgyzstan | 89 Mbps | 52 Mbps |
| Kazakhstan | 88 Mbps | 88 Mbps |
| Georgia | 52 Mbps | 147 Mbps |
| Tajikistan | 49 Mbps | — |
| Turkmenistan | 2 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Baku?
Median fixed broadband in Azerbaijan is 93 Mbps and mobile is 99 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and malls is generally fast; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Which SIM card should I get in Baku?
Azercell, Bakcell and Nar sell SIMs at Baku airport and shops with a passport. Over 30 days, register your phone's IMEI and pay a fee.
Can I use an eSIM in Azerbaijan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Azerbaijan
- Azercell
- Bakcell
- Nar
- Heydar Aliyev International Airport
- Baku Metro
- Azerbaijan Tourism Board
- Bolt Baku
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 Spotted something out of date?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.