Capital city, Romania
Internet in Bucharest: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bucharest?
Median fixed broadband in Romania is 276 Mbps and mobile is 83 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in most cafés; coworking spaces have fibre and backup lines. 5G covers most of the city.
Getting online in Bucharest
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Digi, Orange, Vodafone and RCS in most buildings; 1 Gbps costs about 40–60 RON a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast free wifi in most cafés; coworking spaces have fibre and backup lines. 5G covers most of the city. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from Orange, Vodafone or Digi shops and kiosks are cheap and include large data allowances. EU SIMs roam free here. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, Vodafone, Digi |
| Monthly data plan | lei30–60 ($6.3–12.7) |
Coworking spaces in Bucharest
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Hub Bucharest | Central Bucharest | — |
| Spaces | Several office towers | — |
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 Bucharest?
Median fixed broadband in Romania is 276 Mbps and mobile is 83 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in most cafés; coworking spaces have fibre and backup lines. 5G covers most of the city.
Which SIM card should I get in Bucharest?
Prepaid SIMs from Orange, Vodafone or Digi shops and kiosks are cheap and include large data allowances. EU SIMs roam free here.
Can I use an eSIM in Romania?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Bucharest?
Yes: Impact Hub Bucharest, Spaces.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.