Region in Nevsehir, Turkey
Internet in Cappadocia: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cappadocia?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Hotel wifi can be weak inside cave rooms. Cafés in Goreme have decent wifi.
Getting online in Cappadocia
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in main villages but weaker in caves; 50–200 Mbps for about 500–900 TRY a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi can be weak inside cave rooms. Cafés in Goreme have decent wifi. |
| 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 | ₺500–900 ($10.2–18.3) |
| Blocked services | Some sites and apps are blocked, and social media is throttled during protests; VPNs work and are widely used. |
Coworking in Cappadocia
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 Cappadocia?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Hotel wifi can be weak inside cave rooms. Cafés in Goreme have decent wifi.
Which SIM card should I get in Cappadocia?
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
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 Spotted something out of date?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.