City in Saxony, Germany
Internet in Leipzig: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Leipzig?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi is usually fine and many cafés tolerate laptops; coworking is fast.
Getting online in Leipzig
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and cable from Telekom, Vodafone and local providers; 100–1000 Mbps for about €35–55 a month on 12–24 month contracts. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is usually fine and many cafés tolerate laptops; coworking is fast. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telekom, Vodafone, O2 |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking spaces in Leipzig
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Basislager Coworking | Plagwitz (several sites) | — |
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 Leipzig?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi is usually fine and many cafés tolerate laptops; coworking is fast.
Which SIM card should I get in Leipzig?
Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks.
Can I use an eSIM in Germany?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Leipzig?
Yes: Basislager Coworking.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Germany
- Telekom
- Vodafone
- O2
- LVB Leipzig transport
- Leipzig/Halle Airport
- Leipzig tourism
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.