Mountain town in Ifugao, Philippines
Internet in Banaue: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Banaue?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G works in town but is weak or absent in Batad.
Getting online in Banaue
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | No real long-stay rental market; some hotels have wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G works in town but is weak or absent in Batad. |
| Outages | Power and signal cuts after storms are common |
| Tourist SIM | Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Smart, Globe, DITO |
| Monthly data plan | ₱300–1,000 ($4.8–16.0) |
Coworking in Banaue
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 Banaue?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G works in town but is weak or absent in Batad.
Which SIM card should I get in Banaue?
Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.