Capital city in Kabul Province, Afghanistan
Internet in Kabul: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kabul?
Median fixed broadband in Afghanistan is 6 Mbps and mobile is 19 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is slow; networks can be cut without warning.
Getting online in Kabul
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is limited and often cut by authorities; most use mobile data. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi is slow; networks can be cut without warning. |
| Outages | Government shutdowns of fibre and mobile, as in September 2025 |
| Tourist SIM | Roshan, AWCC and Salaam sell SIMs in city shops with a passport and photo; networks can be cut without warning. |
| Carriers | Roshan, AWCC |
| Blocked services | Taliban have cut fibre internet regionally and nationwide (48 hours in September 2025); TikTok is banned. |
Coworking in Kabul
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 Kabul?
Median fixed broadband in Afghanistan is 6 Mbps and mobile is 19 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel wifi is slow; networks can be cut without warning.
Which SIM card should I get in Kabul?
Roshan, AWCC and Salaam sell SIMs in city shops with a passport and photo; networks can be cut without warning.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Afghanistan
- Roshan
- AWCC
- UK FCDO: Afghanistan travel advice
- US State Department: Afghanistan advisory
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
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 Spotted something out of date?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.