Capital city in Chisinau, Moldova
Internet in Chișinău: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Chișinău?
Median fixed broadband in Moldova is 177 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fast and free in most central cafés; coworking is small, so most remote workers use cafés or home.
Getting online in Chișinău
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Moldtelecom, Starnet and Orange is widespread; about 150–250 MDL a month for fast plans. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fast and free in most central cafés; coworking is small, so most remote workers use cafés or home. |
| Tourist SIM | Orange and Moldcell prepaid SIMs are sold in shops across Chișinău and are cheap, with generous monthly data. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange Moldova, Moldcell |
| Monthly data plan | L150–300 ($8.4–16.9) |
Coworking in Chișinău
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 Chișinău?
Median fixed broadband in Moldova is 177 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fast and free in most central cafés; coworking is small, so most remote workers use cafés or home.
Which SIM card should I get in Chișinău?
Orange and Moldcell prepaid SIMs are sold in shops across Chișinău and are cheap, with generous monthly data.
Can I use an eSIM in Moldova?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Moldova
- Orange Moldova
- Moldcell
- Chișinău International Airport
- Border Police of Moldova
- UK FCDO travel advice: Moldova
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 Spotted something out of date?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.