Town in Gjirokaster County, Albania
Internet in Gjirokastër: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Gjirokastër?
Median fixed broadband in Albania is 92 Mbps and mobile is 127 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse and café wifi is fine for email; not a laptop-café town.
Getting online in Gjirokastër
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from One, Vodafone and local ISPs in most buildings; 50–200 Mbps for about 1,500–2,500 ALL. |
| Cafés and coworking | Guesthouse and café wifi is fine for email; not a laptop-café town. |
| Tourist SIM | Tourist SIMs at Tirana airport and operator shops with your passport; generous data for roughly €10–20. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | One, Vodafone Albania |
| Monthly data plan | L1,000–2,000 ($12–25) |
Coworking in Gjirokastër
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 Gjirokastër?
Median fixed broadband in Albania is 92 Mbps and mobile is 127 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Guesthouse and café wifi is fine for email; not a laptop-café town.
Which SIM card should I get in Gjirokastër?
Tourist SIMs at Tirana airport and operator shops with your passport; generous data for roughly €10–20. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans.
Can I use an eSIM in Albania?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.