City in Texas, United States
Internet in Dallas: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Dallas?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable free wifi in most cafés and coworking spaces; outlets are common.
Getting online in Dallas
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from AT&T, Frontier and Google Fiber in parts; cable from Spectrum; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for about $55–90 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Reliable free wifi in most cafés and coworking spaces; outlets are common. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–60 ($25–60) |
Coworking spaces in Dallas
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Industrious | Several downtown and Uptown towers | — |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Dallas?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable free wifi in most cafés and coworking spaces; outlets are common.
Which SIM card should I get in Dallas?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Dallas?
Yes: Industrious.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit)
- DFW International Airport
- Dallas Love Field
- Visit Dallas
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 Spotted something out of date?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.