Region, France
Internet in Brittany: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Brittany?
Median fixed broadband in France is 332 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in some cafés; La Cordée coworking in Rennes bills by the hour. Mobile coverage drops on the coast path.
Getting online in Brittany
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common in Rennes, about €25–40 a month; smaller coastal towns may be slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in some cafés; La Cordée coworking in Rennes bills by the hour. Mobile coverage drops on the coast path. |
| Tourist SIM | Orange's Holiday SIM or eSIM, or prepaid SIMs from phone shops and tabacs, cost about €20–40 a month; passport needed to activate. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking spaces in Brittany
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| La Cordée Lices | Rennes | — |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Brittany?
Median fixed broadband in France is 332 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in some cafés; La Cordée coworking in Rennes bills by the hour. Mobile coverage drops on the coast path.
Which SIM card should I get in Brittany?
Orange's Holiday SIM or eSIM, or prepaid SIMs from phone shops and tabacs, cost about €20–40 a month; passport needed to activate.
Can I use an eSIM in France?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Brittany?
Yes: La Cordée Lices.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: France
- Orange
- SFR
- Bouygues Telecom
- Free
- Rennes Airport: bus
- Bolt cities in France
- La Cordée Rennes
- CHU de Rennes
- Brittany tourism
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.