City, Turkey
Internet in Bursa: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bursa?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Free wifi is common in cafés and malls and suits normal work; coworking is limited.
Getting online in Bursa
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most central buildings from Türk Telekom, Turkcell or Vodafone; confirm the connection before signing a lease. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi is common in cafés and malls and suits normal work; coworking is limited. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Turkcell, Vodafone, Türk Telekom |
| Monthly data plan | ₺400–800 ($8.1–16.3) |
| Blocked services | Some sites and apps are blocked, and social media is throttled during protests; VPNs work and are widely used. |
Coworking in Bursa
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 Bursa?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Free wifi is common in cafés and malls and suits normal work; coworking is limited.
Which SIM card should I get in Bursa?
Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered.
Can I use an eSIM in Turkey?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Turkey
- Turkcell
- Vodafone
- Türk Telekom
- Burulaş (Bursa Metropolitan transit)
- Bursa and Cumalıkızık (UNESCO)
- Go Türkiye
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 Spotted something out of date?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.