City in Shirak Province, Armenia
Internet in Gyumri: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Gyumri?
Median fixed broadband in Armenia is 90 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and guesthouse wifi is fine for basic work; there is no established coworking scene.
Getting online in Gyumri
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Café and guesthouse wifi is fine for basic work; there is no established coworking scene. |
| Tourist SIM | Viva, Ucom and Team sell prepaid SIMs at Zvartnots airport arrivals and city shops; bring your passport. Tourist packs with plenty of data are inexpensive. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Viva, Ucom, Team |
| Monthly data plan | ֏3,000–6,000 ($8.3–16.5) |
Coworking in Gyumri
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Central Asia & Caucasus
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 94 Mbps | 61 Mbps |
| Azerbaijan | 93 Mbps | 99 Mbps |
| Armenia | 90 Mbps | 76 Mbps |
| Kyrgyzstan | 89 Mbps | 52 Mbps |
| Kazakhstan | 88 Mbps | 88 Mbps |
| Georgia | 52 Mbps | 147 Mbps |
| Tajikistan | 49 Mbps | — |
| Turkmenistan | 2 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Gyumri?
Median fixed broadband in Armenia is 90 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and guesthouse wifi is fine for basic work; there is no established coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Gyumri?
Viva, Ucom and Team sell prepaid SIMs at Zvartnots airport arrivals and city shops; bring your passport. Tourist packs with plenty of data are inexpensive.
Can I use an eSIM in Armenia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.