City in Bethlehem Governorate, Palestine
Internet in Bethlehem: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bethlehem?
Median fixed broadband in Palestine is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Most cafés and guesthouses offer wifi that is fine for email; no dependable coworking.
Getting online in Bethlehem
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is patchy; ADSL or fibre from local ISPs is common, with prices that vary widely. Long stays are rare. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most cafés and guesthouses offer wifi that is fine for email; no dependable coworking. |
| Outages | Power cuts and cell disruption during military operations |
| Tourist SIM | Jawwal and Ooredoo SIMs in town shops with a passport. Many visitors use an Israeli SIM or eSIM, which covers much of the West Bank. |
| Carriers | Jawwal, Ooredoo Palestine |
| Monthly data plan | ₪50–100 ($16–33) |
Coworking in Bethlehem
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 Bethlehem?
Median fixed broadband in Palestine is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Most cafés and guesthouses offer wifi that is fine for email; no dependable coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Bethlehem?
Jawwal and Ooredoo SIMs in town shops with a passport. Many visitors use an Israeli SIM or eSIM, which covers much of the West Bank.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Palestine
- Jawwal
- Ooredoo Palestine
- Caritas Baby Hospital
- Israel Population and Immigration Authority
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 Spotted something out of date?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.