City, Turkey
Internet in Izmir: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Izmir?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Good wifi in cafes and coworking spaces.
Getting online in Izmir
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is widespread, 100–1000 Mbps for about 500–900 TRY a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in cafes and coworking spaces. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Turkcell, Vodafone, Türk Telekom |
| Monthly data plan | ₺500–900 ($10.2–18.3) |
| Blocked services | Some sites and apps are blocked, and social media is throttled during protests; VPNs work and are widely used. |
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Izmir?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Good wifi in cafes and coworking spaces.
Which SIM card should I get in Izmir?
Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered.
Can I use an eSIM in Turkey?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Turkey
- Turkcell
- Vodafone
- Türk Telekom
- Izmir Metro
- Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.