Island in South Aegean, Greece
Internet in Ios: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Ios?
Median fixed broadband in Greece is 91 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Chora and Mylopotas cafés have workable wifi, but it slows in peak season.
Getting online in Ios
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Monthly rentals are rare; wifi in lodgings is variable. |
| Cafés and coworking | Chora and Mylopotas cafés have workable wifi, but it slows in peak season. |
| Outages | Summer power and network dips happen at peak demand. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from Telekom, Vodafone and Nova at Athens airport and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telekom (formerly Cosmote), Vodafone, Nova |
| Monthly data plan | €15–30 ($17–34) |
Coworking in Ios
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 Ios?
Median fixed broadband in Greece is 91 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Chora and Mylopotas cafés have workable wifi, but it slows in peak season.
Which SIM card should I get in Ios?
Prepaid SIMs from Telekom, Vodafone and Nova at Athens airport and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Greece?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Greece
- Telekom (formerly Cosmote)
- Vodafone
- Nova
- Ferryhopper
- Visit Greece
- Municipality of Ios
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 Spotted something out of date?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.