Beach town in Chattogram Division, Bangladesh
Internet in Cox's Bazar: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cox's Bazar?
Median fixed broadband in Bangladesh is 71 Mbps and mobile is 39 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is patchy; mobile 4G from Grameenphone or Robi is more dependable.
Getting online in Cox's Bazar
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Hotel and apartment fibre is available but not used for long stays. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi is patchy; mobile 4G from Grameenphone or Robi is more dependable. |
| Outages | Storm-related power and mobile signal drops |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at operator customer centres with your passport; fingerprint registration is required. Data packs are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink |
| Monthly data plan | ৳500–900 ($4.1–7.3) |
Coworking in Cox's Bazar
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Cox's Bazar?
Median fixed broadband in Bangladesh is 71 Mbps and mobile is 39 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is patchy; mobile 4G from Grameenphone or Robi is more dependable.
Which SIM card should I get in Cox's Bazar?
Buy at operator customer centres with your passport; fingerprint registration is required. Data packs are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Bangladesh?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Bangladesh
- Grameenphone
- Robi
- Banglalink
- Bangladesh Tourism Board
- Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh
- Bangladesh e-Visa portal
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 Spotted something out of date?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.