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Town in Keserwan-Jbeil Governorate, Lebanon

Internet in Byblos: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
22 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Byblos?

Median fixed broadband in Lebanon is 22 Mbps and mobile is 37 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Harbour cafés have wifi for light work; speeds drop during blackouts. No coworking verified.

Getting online in Byblos

Details
Home fibreFibre and DSL available from local ISPs, with generator backup; about 25–70 USD a month.
Cafés and coworkingHarbour cafés have wifi for light work; speeds drop during blackouts. No coworking verified.
OutagesDaily power cuts; generators keep many cafés online
Tourist SIMalfa and touch sell prepaid lines at Beirut airport and shops with a passport; bundles are priced in US dollars. touch also offers eSIM.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriersalfa, touch
Monthly data plan$10–25 ($10–25)

Coworking in Byblos

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
United Arab Emirates385 Mbps645 Mbps
Israel281 Mbps66 Mbps
Kuwait230 Mbps373 Mbps
Qatar212 Mbps576 Mbps
Jordan194 Mbps46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia168 Mbps227 Mbps
Bahrain146 Mbps275 Mbps
Oman96 Mbps170 Mbps
Palestine85 Mbps—
Turkey83 Mbps171 Mbps
Iraq50 Mbps72 Mbps
Lebanon22 Mbps37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Byblos?

Median fixed broadband in Lebanon is 22 Mbps and mobile is 37 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Harbour cafés have wifi for light work; speeds drop during blackouts. No coworking verified.

Which SIM card should I get in Byblos?

alfa and touch sell prepaid lines at Beirut airport and shops with a passport; bundles are priced in US dollars. touch also offers eSIM.

Can I use an eSIM in Lebanon?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.