Internet in Iloilo: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Iloilo?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Mall and café wifi in Mandurriao is decent for work; smaller cafés vary.

Getting online in Iloilo

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from PLDT, Globe and Converge in most condos; roughly 1,300–2,000 PHP a month.
Cafés and coworking	Mall and café wifi in Mandurriao is decent for work; smaller cafés vary.
Outages	Brief power cuts in storms
Tourist SIM	Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Smart, Globe, DITO
Monthly data plan	₱300–1,000 ($4.8–16.0)

Coworking in Iloilo

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Singapore	463 Mbps	164 Mbps
Vietnam	301 Mbps	220 Mbps
Thailand	299 Mbps	134 Mbps
Malaysia	179 Mbps	165 Mbps
Philippines	114 Mbps	66 Mbps
Brunei	86 Mbps	254 Mbps
Laos	60 Mbps	45 Mbps
Cambodia	55 Mbps	112 Mbps
Indonesia	51 Mbps	66 Mbps
Myanmar	25 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Iloilo?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Mall and café wifi in Mandurriao is decent for work; smaller cafés vary.

Which SIM card should I get in Iloilo?

Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.

Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.