City in County Galway, Ireland
Internet in Galway: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Galway?
Median fixed broadband in Ireland is 207 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and reliable; Galway has a growing tech and med-tech community.
Getting online in Galway
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Eir, Virgin Media and others in most of the city; about €40–60 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is common and reliable; Galway has a growing tech and med-tech community. |
| Outages | Storm-related power cuts in winter |
| 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 Galway
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| The Portershed | Galway city center (Ballybane Road) | — |
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 Galway?
Median fixed broadband in Ireland is 207 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and reliable; Galway has a growing tech and med-tech community.
Which SIM card should I get in Galway?
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 Galway?
Yes: The Portershed.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ireland
- Vodafone
- Three
- eir
- Galway City Council
- Failte Ireland
- Transport for Ireland
- Galway Clinic
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.