City, South Korea
Internet in Busan: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Busan?
Median fixed broadband in South Korea is 251 Mbps and mobile is 251 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and fast, though some cafés discourage long laptop sessions; Gwangalli and Jeonpo cafés suit remote work.
Getting online in Busan
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from KT, SK Broadband and LG U+ in nearly every building; 500 Mbps–1 Gbps for about 25,000–40,000 KRW a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is common and fast, though some cafés discourage long laptop sessions; Gwangalli and Jeonpo cafés suit remote work. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | SK Telecom, KT, LG U+ |
| Monthly data plan | ₩30,000–55,000 ($22–41) |
| Blocked services | Porn and North Korean websites are blocked; VPNs are legal. |
Coworking spaces in Busan
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| FASTFIVE | Seomyeon and other Busan branches | — |
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Busan?
Median fixed broadband in South Korea is 251 Mbps and mobile is 251 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and fast, though some cafés discourage long laptop sessions; Gwangalli and Jeonpo cafés suit remote work.
Which SIM card should I get in Busan?
Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too.
Can I use an eSIM in South Korea?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Busan?
Yes: FASTFIVE.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: South Korea
- SK Telecom
- KT
- LG U+
- Visit Busan
- Busan Transportation Corporation
- Gimhae International Airport (Korea Airports Corporation)
- Korail (KTX)
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.