City in Kosice Region, Slovakia
Internet in Košice: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Košice?
Median fixed broadband in Slovakia is 113 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in most cafés and hotels; no real coworking scene.
Getting online in Košice
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Orange, Telekom, O2 and local ISPs in most buildings; roughly 15–25 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi in most cafés and hotels; no real coworking scene. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores in malls and city centres; any EU SIM or eSIM works here at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, Telekom, O2, 4ka |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking in Košice
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Košice?
Median fixed broadband in Slovakia is 113 Mbps and mobile is 121 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in most cafés and hotels; no real coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Košice?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores in malls and city centres; any EU SIM or eSIM works here at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Slovakia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Slovakia
- Orange
- Telekom
- O2
- 4ka
- Košice city
- Košice Airport
- University Hospital L. Pasteur
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 Spotted something out of date?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.