City in Alentejo, Portugal
Internet in Évora: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Évora?
Median fixed broadband in Portugal is 252 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in cafés and the university; no coworking scene, so nomads use cafés.
Getting online in Évora
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from MEO, NOS and Vodafone is available in town; about €30–45 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is fine in cafés and the university; no coworking scene, so nomads use cafés. |
| Tourist SIM | MEO, NOS and Vodafone sell tourist SIMs at Lisbon and Porto airports and shops for about €15–30; DIGI is cheaper. Passport usually asked. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | MEO, NOS, Vodafone, DIGI |
| Monthly data plan | €15–25 ($17–28) |
Coworking in Évora
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Évora?
Median fixed broadband in Portugal is 252 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in cafés and the university; no coworking scene, so nomads use cafés.
Which SIM card should I get in Évora?
MEO, NOS and Vodafone sell tourist SIMs at Lisbon and Porto airports and shops for about €15–30; DIGI is cheaper. Passport usually asked.
Can I use an eSIM in Portugal?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Portugal
- MEO
- NOS
- Vodafone
- DIGI
- Visit Évora (city council)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- Rede Expressos
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 Spotted something out of date?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.