Town in Rajasthan, India
Internet in Jaisalmer: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Jaisalmer?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fort and town cafés have usable wifi for messages; slow for video calls. Mobile signal fades in the desert.
Getting online in Jaisalmer
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in newer hotels and homes; many older buildings rely on mobile data. Not an ideal remote-work base. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fort and town cafés have usable wifi for messages; slow for video calls. Mobile signal fades in the desert. |
| Outages | Frequent summer power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Jio, Airtel, Vi |
| Monthly data plan | ₹350–600 ($3.6–6.2) |
| Blocked services | TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps are banned since 2020; VPNs are legal. Regional mobile-internet shutdowns happen during unrest. |
Coworking in Jaisalmer
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Jaisalmer?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fort and town cafés have usable wifi for messages; slow for video calls. Mobile signal fades in the desert.
Which SIM card should I get in Jaisalmer?
Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day.
Can I use an eSIM in India?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: India
- Jio
- Airtel
- Vi
- Rajasthan Tourism
- Indian Railways (IRCTC)
- Jaisalmer District Administration
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 Spotted something out of date?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.