Internet in Fremantle: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

174 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Fremantle?

Median fixed broadband in Australia is 174 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in many cafés and the library; fine for laptop work.

Getting online in Fremantle

	Details
Home fibre	NBN plans from about A$70–90 a month; speeds depend on the building.
Cafés and coworking	Free wifi in many cafés and the library; fine for laptop work.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Telstra, Optus, Vodafone
Monthly data plan	A$30–50 ($21–35)

Coworking in Fremantle

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Oceania

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
New Zealand	215 Mbps	145 Mbps
Australia	174 Mbps	121 Mbps
Papua New Guinea	68 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Fremantle?

Median fixed broadband in Australia is 174 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in many cafés and the library; fine for laptop work.

Which SIM card should I get in Fremantle?

Prepaid SIMs from airports, supermarkets and post offices, about A$30–50 for 28 days; passport ID check at activation. Telstra covers the outback best.

Can I use an eSIM in Australia?

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

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.