Town in Palawan, Philippines
Internet in Coron: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Coron?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and drops in storms; mobile data is often steadier. Not ideal for regular video calls.
Getting online in Coron
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few monthly rentals; fibre is limited and some places use Starlink. Test speeds before committing. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is slow and drops in storms; mobile data is often steadier. Not ideal for regular video calls. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Smart, Globe, DITO |
| Monthly data plan | ₱400–1,000 ($6.4–16.0) |
Coworking in Coron
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Coron?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and drops in storms; mobile data is often steadier. Not ideal for regular video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Coron?
Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.