City in Davao del Sur, Philippines
Internet in Davao: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Davao?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Mall food courts and chain cafés in Lanang have decent wifi; cafés elsewhere vary.
Getting online in Davao
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from PLDT, Globe and Converge in most condos; roughly 1,300–2,000 PHP a month for 100–300 Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Mall food courts and chain cafés in Lanang have decent wifi; cafés elsewhere vary. |
| Outages | Occasional scheduled power interruptions |
| Tourist SIM | Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Smart, Globe, DITO |
| Monthly data plan | ₱300–1,000 ($4.8–16.0) |
Coworking in Davao
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Davao?
Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Mall food courts and chain cafés in Lanang have decent wifi; cafés elsewhere vary.
Which SIM card should I get in Davao?
Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Philippines
- Smart
- Globe
- DITO
- Philippine Department of Tourism
- Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
- Grab Philippines
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 Spotted something out of date?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.