Town in Bihar, India
Internet in Bodh Gaya: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bodh Gaya?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés near the temple offer wifi, but speeds are modest; 4G from Jio and Airtel is the safer backup.
Getting online in Bodh Gaya
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in some hotels and offices; long-term rentals often rely on mobile data hotspots. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés near the temple offer wifi, but speeds are modest; 4G from Jio and Airtel is the safer backup. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts in summer; hotels use generators |
| Tourist SIM | Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Jio, Airtel, Vi |
| Monthly data plan | ₹300–500 ($3.1–5.2) |
| Blocked services | TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps are banned since 2020; VPNs are legal. Regional mobile-internet shutdowns happen during unrest. |
Coworking in Bodh Gaya
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Bodh Gaya?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés near the temple offer wifi, but speeds are modest; 4G from Jio and Airtel is the safer backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Bodh Gaya?
Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day.
Can I use an eSIM in India?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: India
- Jio
- Airtel
- Vi
- Bihar Tourism
- Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee
- Airports Authority of India: Gaya
- Indian Railways IRCTC
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 Spotted something out of date?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.