City, South Korea
Internet in Daegu: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Daegu?
Median fixed broadband in South Korea is 251 Mbps and mobile is 251 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Plenty of cafés with wifi, mostly happy with laptops; study cafés are cheap and quiet.
Getting online in Daegu
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from KT, SK Broadband and LG U+ is standard; 500 Mbps–1 Gbps for about 25,000–40,000 KRW a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Plenty of cafés with wifi, mostly happy with laptops; study cafés are cheap and quiet. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | SK Telecom, KT, LG U+ |
| Monthly data plan | ₩30,000–55,000 ($22–41) |
| Blocked services | Porn and North Korean websites are blocked; VPNs are legal. |
Coworking spaces in Daegu
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| FASTFIVE | Dongseongno and other Daegu branches | — |
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Daegu?
Median fixed broadband in South Korea is 251 Mbps and mobile is 251 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Plenty of cafés with wifi, mostly happy with laptops; study cafés are cheap and quiet.
Which SIM card should I get in Daegu?
Carrier counters at Incheon and Gimpo airports sell prepaid data SIMs and eSIMs; passport required; convenience stores sell some too.
Can I use an eSIM in South Korea?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Daegu?
Yes: FASTFIVE.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.