City in Northern Territory, Australia
Internet in Darwin: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Darwin?
Median fixed broadband in Australia is 174 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reasonable wifi in cafés and hotels; outside town and national parks, coverage drops quickly.
Getting online in Darwin
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | NBN plans from about A$70–100 a month; many furnished rentals include wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Reasonable wifi in cafés and hotels; outside town and national parks, coverage drops quickly. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telstra, Optus, Vodafone |
| Monthly data plan | A$30–50 ($21–35) |
Coworking in Darwin
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Oceania
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 215 Mbps | 145 Mbps |
| Australia | 174 Mbps | 121 Mbps |
| Papua New Guinea | 68 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Darwin?
Median fixed broadband in Australia is 174 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reasonable wifi in cafés and hotels; outside town and national parks, coverage drops quickly.
Which SIM card should I get in Darwin?
Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best.
Can I use an eSIM in Australia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Australia
- Telstra
- Optus
- Vodafone
- Northern Territory Government: Darwin buses
- Darwin International Airport
- Parks Australia: Kakadu National Park
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 Spotted something out of date?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.