City in Punjab, Pakistan
Internet in Lahore: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lahore?
Median fixed broadband in Pakistan is 18 Mbps and mobile is 32 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels in Gulberg and DHA have usable wifi; power cuts can hit smaller places.
Getting online in Lahore
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from PTCL, StormFiber and others in many areas, about PKR 3,500–8,000 a month; older lines are slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hotels in Gulberg and DHA have usable wifi; power cuts can hit smaller places. |
| Outages | Load-shedding in summer; mobile data suspended 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 Lahore
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Daftarkhwan | Gulberg and other Lahore 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 Lahore?
Median fixed broadband in Pakistan is 18 Mbps and mobile is 32 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels in Gulberg and DHA have usable wifi; power cuts can hit smaller places.
Which SIM card should I get in Lahore?
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 Lahore?
Yes: Daftarkhwan.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Pakistan
- Jazz
- Zong
- Ufone
- Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
- 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.