City in Sindh, Pakistan
Internet in Karachi: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Karachi?
Median fixed broadband in Pakistan is 18 Mbps and mobile is 32 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi in Clifton and DHA is generally usable; power cuts can affect smaller places.
Getting online in Karachi
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from PTCL, StormFiber and Nayatel in many neighbourhoods; about PKR 3,500–8,000 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi in Clifton and DHA is generally usable; power cuts can affect smaller places. |
| Outages | Load-shedding in summer; mobile data cut during protests and Muharram |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at operator franchises with your passport and a fingerprint check. Phones used with a local SIM need PTA registration for longer stays. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Jazz, Zong, Ufone |
| Monthly data plan | Rs1,000–2,500 ($3.6–9.0) |
| Blocked services | X was restored in May 2025; Bluesky and adult sites stay blocked. Mobile data is often suspended during protests and Muharram. |
Coworking spaces in Karachi
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Daftarkhwan | Several Karachi locations | — |
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 Karachi?
Median fixed broadband in Pakistan is 18 Mbps and mobile is 32 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi in Clifton and DHA is generally usable; power cuts can affect smaller places.
Which SIM card should I get in Karachi?
Buy at operator franchises with your passport and a fingerprint check. Phones used with a local SIM need PTA registration for longer stays.
Can I use an eSIM in Pakistan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Karachi?
Yes: Daftarkhwan.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Pakistan
- Jazz
- Zong
- Ufone
- Aga Khan University Hospital
- Pakistan Online Visa System (NADRA)
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.