Capital city in Damascus Governorate, Syria
Internet in Damascus: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Damascus?
Some cafés and hotels have wifi, but expect slow speeds and power cuts; bring offline maps and a power bank.
Getting online in Damascus
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fixed lines are slow and unreliable; most people use mobile data. Long-term rentals for foreigners are rare. |
| Cafés and coworking | Some cafés and hotels have wifi, but expect slow speeds and power cuts; bring offline maps and a power bank. |
| Outages | Daily power cuts and frequent mobile and internet disruption |
| Tourist SIM | Syriatel sells prepaid SIMs at its shops with a passport; data works in cities, but power cuts disrupt coverage. |
| Carriers | Syriatel |
| Monthly data plan | $5–15 ($5–15) |
Coworking in Damascus
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Damascus?
Some cafés and hotels have wifi, but expect slow speeds and power cuts; bring offline maps and a power bank.
Which SIM card should I get in Damascus?
Syriatel sells prepaid SIMs at its shops with a passport; data works in cities, but power cuts disrupt coverage.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.