City in West Bengal, India
Internet in Kolkata: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kolkata?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in Park Street and Ballygunge is decent; coworking spaces are more reliable. Mobile 5G is available.
Getting online in Kolkata
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Airtel, Jio and local ISPs is common; 100–300 Mbps costs about 600–1,000 INR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi in Park Street and Ballygunge is decent; coworking spaces are more reliable. Mobile 5G is available. |
| Outages | Monsoon storms and summer demand can cause 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 | ₹300–500 ($3.1–5.2) |
| Blocked services | TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps are banned since 2020; VPNs are legal. Regional mobile-internet shutdowns happen during unrest. |
Coworking spaces in Kolkata
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork India | Salt Lake and other sites | — |
| Awfis | Several Kolkata sites | — |
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 Kolkata?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi in Park Street and Ballygunge is decent; coworking spaces are more reliable. Mobile 5G is available.
Which SIM card should I get in Kolkata?
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.
Are there coworking spaces in Kolkata?
Yes: WeWork India, Awfis.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: India
- Jio
- Airtel
- Vi
- Kolkata Metro Railway
- West Bengal Tourism
- Kolkata Airport (Airports Authority of India)
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.