Town, Montenegro
Internet in Budva: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Budva?
Median fixed broadband in Montenegro is 91 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Beach café wifi is variable and crowded in summer; apartments with a good desk work better.
Getting online in Budva
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and cable in most flats; speeds vary in older buildings, about 20–35 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Beach café wifi is variable and crowded in summer; apartments with a good desk work better. |
| Outages | Power cuts in summer heat waves and winter storms |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid and summer tourist packs at operator shops and kiosks; data is cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Crnogorski Telekom, One, m:tel |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking in Budva
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Budva?
Median fixed broadband in Montenegro is 91 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Beach café wifi is variable and crowded in summer; apartments with a good desk work better.
Which SIM card should I get in Budva?
Prepaid and summer tourist packs at operator shops and kiosks; data is cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't.
Can I use an eSIM in Montenegro?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Montenegro
- Crnogorski Telekom
- m:tel
- Tourist Organisation of Budva
- Airports of Montenegro
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 Spotted something out of date?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.