City in Rajasthan, India
Internet in Jodhpur: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Jodhpur?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Rooftop cafés and guesthouses have usable wifi; speeds vary in old havelis. 4G/5G is reliable.
Getting online in Jodhpur
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Airtel and Jio in most new apartments; roughly ₹500–1,000 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Rooftop cafés and guesthouses have usable wifi; speeds vary in old havelis. 4G/5G is reliable. |
| Outages | Summer power cuts in outer areas |
| 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 Jodhpur
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 Jodhpur?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Rooftop cafés and guesthouses have usable wifi; speeds vary in old havelis. 4G/5G is reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Jodhpur?
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
- Mehrangarh Museum Trust
- Jodhpur Airport (Airports Authority of India)
- Rajasthan Tourism
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 Spotted something out of date?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.