Capital city, Qatar

Internet in Doha: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

212 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Doha?

Median fixed broadband in Qatar is 212 Mbps and mobile is 576 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Fast wifi in malls and cafés; some require a Qatari phone number for login.

Getting online in Doha

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from Ooredoo and Vodafone in most buildings; roughly 300–600 QAR a month.
Cafés and coworking	Fast wifi in malls and cafés; some require a Qatari phone number for login.
Tourist SIM	Ooredoo and Vodafone visitor SIMs and eSIMs at Hamad International arrivals and malls; passport needed.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Ooredoo, Vodafone Qatar
Monthly data plan	QR100–200 ($27–55)
Blocked services	Adult, gambling and LGBTQ+ sites are blocked.

Coworking spaces in Doha

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

Space	Area	Day pass
Regus	West Bay and other business towers	—

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United Arab Emirates	385 Mbps	645 Mbps
Israel	281 Mbps	66 Mbps
Kuwait	230 Mbps	373 Mbps
Qatar	212 Mbps	576 Mbps
Jordan	194 Mbps	46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia	168 Mbps	227 Mbps
Bahrain	146 Mbps	275 Mbps
Oman	96 Mbps	170 Mbps
Palestine	85 Mbps	—
Turkey	83 Mbps	171 Mbps
Iraq	50 Mbps	72 Mbps
Lebanon	22 Mbps	37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Doha?

Median fixed broadband in Qatar is 212 Mbps and mobile is 576 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Fast wifi in malls and cafés; some require a Qatari phone number for login.

Which SIM card should I get in Doha?

Ooredoo and Vodafone visitor SIMs and eSIMs at Hamad International arrivals and malls; passport needed.

Can I use an eSIM in Qatar?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

Are there coworking spaces in Doha?

Yes: Regus.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.