City in Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Internet in Gothenburg: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Gothenburg?
Median fixed broadband in Sweden is 196 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at most cafés and the city library; coworking is fast and reliable.
Getting online in Gothenburg
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most buildings; 100–1000 Mbps for about 300–450 SEK a month. Furnished rentals usually include wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi at most cafés and the city library; coworking is fast and reliable. |
| Tourist SIM | Comviq and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at PressbyrĂĄn, 7-Eleven and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telia, Tele2, Telenor, Tre |
| Monthly data plan | kr150–300 ($15–30) |
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 Gothenburg?
Median fixed broadband in Sweden is 196 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi at most cafés and the city library; coworking is fast and reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Gothenburg?
Comviq and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at PressbyrĂĄn, 7-Eleven and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Sweden?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Sweden
- Telia
- Tele2
- Telenor
- Tre
- Västtrafik
- Göteborg & Co (Visit Gothenburg)
- Swedavia Göteborg Landvetter
- 1177 VĂĄrdguiden
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 Spotted something out of date?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.