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Internet in Kuala Lumpur: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
179 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Kuala Lumpur?

Median fixed broadband in Malaysia is 179 Mbps and mobile is 165 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common but varies; many cafés limit laptop time at peak hours. Coworking spaces have fast fibre.

Getting online in Kuala Lumpur

Details
Home fibreFibre from Unifi, Maxis and Time in most condos; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly RM100–200 a month.
Cafés and coworkingCafé wifi is common but varies; many cafés limit laptop time at peak hours. Coworking spaces have fast fibre.
Tourist SIMAirport counters and convenience stores sell prepaid SIMs with large data plans; passport registration required. eSIMs are widely available.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersCelcomDigi, Hotlink (Maxis), U Mobile
Monthly data planRM30–60 ($7.3–14.7)

Coworking spaces in Kuala Lumpur

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

SpaceAreaDay pass
WORQBangsar South, KL Sentral and other locations—

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Kuala Lumpur?

Median fixed broadband in Malaysia is 179 Mbps and mobile is 165 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common but varies; many cafés limit laptop time at peak hours. Coworking spaces have fast fibre.

Which SIM card should I get in Kuala Lumpur?

Airport counters and convenience stores sell prepaid SIMs with large data plans; passport registration required. eSIMs are widely available.

Can I use an eSIM in Malaysia?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

Are there coworking spaces in Kuala Lumpur?

Yes: WORQ.

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Sources

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 Spotted something out of date?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.