City in Iasi County, Romania
Internet in Iași: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Iași?
Median fixed broadband in Romania is 276 Mbps and mobile is 83 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and malls have fast, free wifi; the student scene makes working in cafés easy.
Getting online in Iași
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Digi, Orange and Vodafone is nearly universal; about RON 30–60 a month for 500 Mbps–1 Gbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and malls have fast, free wifi; the student scene makes working in cafés easy. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from Orange, Vodafone or Digi shops and kiosks are cheap and include large data allowances. EU SIMs roam free here. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, Vodafone, Digi |
| Monthly data plan | lei20–45 ($4.2–9.5) |
Coworking in Iași
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 Iași?
Median fixed broadband in Romania is 276 Mbps and mobile is 83 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and malls have fast, free wifi; the student scene makes working in cafés easy.
Which SIM card should I get in Iași?
Prepaid SIMs from Orange, Vodafone or Digi shops and kiosks are cheap and include large data allowances. EU SIMs roam free here.
Can I use an eSIM in Romania?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Romania
- Orange
- Vodafone
- Digi
- Iași International Airport
- CFR Călători
- Iași City Hall
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 Spotted something out of date?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.