Capital city, Ukraine
Internet in Kyiv: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kyiv?
Median fixed broadband in Ukraine is 93 Mbps and mobile is 91 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fast but depends on power; many cafés and coworking spaces run generators. Carry a power bank and a backup mobile data plan.
Getting online in Kyiv
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Kyivstar, Datagroup-Volia and Triolan in most buildings; roughly 200–400 UAH a month. Home routers go down in blackouts. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fast but depends on power; many cafés and coworking spaces run generators. Carry a power bank and a backup mobile data plan. |
| Outages | Blackouts after strikes can cut home wifi for hours |
| Tourist SIM | Starter packs from Kyivstar, Vodafone or lifecell shops and kiosks are very cheap, with large monthly data bundles. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Kyivstar, Vodafone Ukraine, lifecell |
| Monthly data plan | ₴250–450 ($5.6–10.0) |
| Blocked services | Russian services such as VK, Yandex and Mail.ru are blocked. Mobile data can drop during blackouts and cyberattacks. |
Coworking in Kyiv
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 Kyiv?
Median fixed broadband in Ukraine is 93 Mbps and mobile is 91 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fast but depends on power; many cafés and coworking spaces run generators. Carry a power bank and a backup mobile data plan.
Which SIM card should I get in Kyiv?
Starter packs from Kyivstar, Vodafone or lifecell shops and kiosks are very cheap, with large monthly data bundles.
Can I use an eSIM in Ukraine?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ukraine
- Kyivstar
- Vodafone Ukraine
- lifecell
- UK FCDO travel advice: Ukraine
- Ukrzaliznytsia ticket booking
- Real-time air alert map
- Uklon
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.