Capital city in County Dublin, Ireland
Internet in Dublin: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Dublin?
Median fixed broadband in Ireland is 207 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is widespread and reliable; many cafés in Portobello and Stoneybatter welcome laptops.
Getting online in Dublin
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Eir, Virgin Media, Vodafone and Sky in most areas; about €40–60 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is widespread and reliable; many cafés in Portobello and Stoneybatter welcome laptops. |
| Tourist SIM | Phone shops, convenience stores and Dublin Airport sell prepaid SIMs; about €15–25 for a month with large or unlimited data. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vodafone, Three, eir |
| Monthly data plan | €15–25 ($17–28) |
Coworking spaces in Dublin
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Huckletree Dublin | Silicon Docks (Grand Canal Dock) | — |
| Dogpatch Labs | Grand Canal Dock (CHQ) | — |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Dublin?
Median fixed broadband in Ireland is 207 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is widespread and reliable; many cafés in Portobello and Stoneybatter welcome laptops.
Which SIM card should I get in Dublin?
Phone shops, convenience stores and Dublin Airport sell prepaid SIMs; about €15–25 for a month with large or unlimited data.
Can I use an eSIM in Ireland?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Dublin?
Yes: Huckletree Dublin, Dogpatch Labs.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ireland
- Vodafone
- Three
- eir
- Transport for Ireland
- Dublin Airport
- Visit Dublin
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital
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.