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Internet in Carcassonne: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Carcassonne?
Median fixed broadband in France is 332 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels offer wifi; no coworking verified, so most remote workers use their rental.
Getting online in Carcassonne
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Orange, SFR, Free and Bouygues in most newer buildings; older stone houses may be slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hotels offer wifi; no coworking verified, so most remote workers use their rental. |
| Tourist SIM | Orange's Holiday SIM or eSIM, or prepaid SIMs from phone shops and tabacs, cost about €20–40 a month; passport needed to activate. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking in Carcassonne
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Carcassonne?
Median fixed broadband in France is 332 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels offer wifi; no coworking verified, so most remote workers use their rental.
Which SIM card should I get in Carcassonne?
Orange's Holiday SIM or eSIM, or prepaid SIMs from phone shops and tabacs, cost about €20–40 a month; passport needed to activate.
Can I use an eSIM in France?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: France
- Orange
- SFR
- Bouygues Telecom
- Free
- Carcassonne Tourism
- Carcassonne Airport
- Centre Hospitalier de Carcassonne
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 Spotted something out of date?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.