City in Hesse, Germany
Internet in Frankfurt: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Frankfurt?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi varies and laptops are not always welcome; business-district coworking is fast and reliable.
Getting online in Frankfurt
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and cable from Telekom, Vodafone and Deutsche Glasfaser in parts; 100–1000 Mbps for about €35–55 a month on 12–24 month contracts. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi varies and laptops are not always welcome; business-district coworking is fast and reliable. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telekom, Vodafone, O2 |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking spaces in Frankfurt
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Design Offices | Several central locations | — |
| Mindspace | Central Frankfurt | — |
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 Frankfurt?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi varies and laptops are not always welcome; business-district coworking is fast and reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Frankfurt?
Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks.
Can I use an eSIM in Germany?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Frankfurt?
Yes: Design Offices, Mindspace.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Germany
- Telekom
- Vodafone
- O2
- RMV Rhine-Main transport
- Frankfurt Airport (Fraport)
- Frankfurt tourist office
- Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt
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.