Capital city in Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Internet in Canberra: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

174 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Canberra?

Median fixed broadband in Australia is 174 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable free wifi in cafés and libraries; university areas have eduroam and strong coverage.

Getting online in Canberra

	Details
Home fibre	NBN plans of 50–100 Mbps for about A$70–90 a month; many apartments are on fibre.
Cafés and coworking	Reliable free wifi in cafés and libraries; university areas have eduroam and strong coverage.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Telstra, Optus, Vodafone
Monthly data plan	A$30–50 ($21–35)

Coworking in Canberra

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

Internet speeds in Oceania

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
New Zealand	215 Mbps	145 Mbps
Australia	174 Mbps	121 Mbps
Papua New Guinea	68 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Canberra?

Which SIM card should I get in Canberra?

Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best.

Can I use an eSIM in Australia?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.