City in Telangana, India
Internet in Hyderabad: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Hyderabad?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in Jubilee Hills and HITEC City is decent; coworking spaces are reliable. Mobile 5G is widespread.
Getting online in Hyderabad
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from ACT, Airtel and Jio is widely available; 100–500 Mbps costs about 700–1,200 INR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi in Jubilee Hills and HITEC City is decent; coworking spaces are reliable. Mobile 5G is widespread. |
| Tourist SIM | Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Jio, Airtel, Vi |
| Monthly data plan | ₹300–500 ($3.1–5.2) |
| Blocked services | TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps are banned since 2020; VPNs are legal. Regional mobile-internet shutdowns happen during unrest. |
Coworking spaces in Hyderabad
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork India | HITEC City, Gachibowli and Banjara Hills | — |
| Awfis | Several Hyderabad sites | — |
| Smartworks | HITEC City and Gachibowli | — |
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Hyderabad?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in Jubilee Hills and HITEC City is decent; coworking spaces are reliable. Mobile 5G is widespread.
Which SIM card should I get in Hyderabad?
Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day.
Can I use an eSIM in India?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Hyderabad?
Yes: WeWork India, Awfis, Smartworks.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: India
- Jio
- Airtel
- Vi
- Hyderabad Metro Rail
- Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
- Telangana Tourism
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.