City in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia
Internet in Irkutsk: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in Irkutsk?
Most cafés have wifi; some ask for a Russian number. Connection weakens in Listvyanka and Olkhon.
Getting online in Irkutsk
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common, 100–500 Mbps for 500–800 RUB a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Most cafés have wifi; some ask for a Russian number. Connection weakens in Listvyanka and Olkhon. |
| Tourist SIM | Local SIMs need your passport and biometric checks, and can take up to two weeks. Roaming SIMs lose data for hours or days on arrival. |
| Carriers | MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, T2 |
| Monthly data plan | ₽400–800 ($4.8–9.6) |
| Blocked services | Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn are blocked, YouTube is throttled, and WhatsApp and Telegram calls are restricted. Regional mobile internet shutdowns are common. Many VPNs are blocked. |
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 Irkutsk?
Most cafés have wifi; some ask for a Russian number. Connection weakens in Listvyanka and Olkhon.
Which SIM card should I get in Irkutsk?
Local SIMs need your passport and biometric checks, and can take up to two weeks. Roaming SIMs lose data for hours or days on arrival.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.