Islands in Nordland, Norway
Internet in Lofoten Islands: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lofoten Islands?
Median fixed broadband in Norway is 157 Mbps and mobile is 145 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and hotels is fine for email; mobile coverage drops in valleys and tunnels.
Getting online in Lofoten Islands
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in the main villages; 100–1000 Mbps for about 400–600 NOK a month. Remote cabins may be slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and hotels is fine for email; mobile coverage drops in valleys and tunnels. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs (kontantkort) need ID registration; foreigners register with a passport in store. EU roaming rules apply here too. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telenor, Telia, Ice |
| Monthly data plan | kr200–400 ($21–42) |
Coworking in Lofoten Islands
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 Lofoten Islands?
Median fixed broadband in Norway is 157 Mbps and mobile is 145 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and hotels is fine for email; mobile coverage drops in valleys and tunnels.
Which SIM card should I get in Lofoten Islands?
Prepaid SIMs (kontantkort) need ID registration; foreigners register with a passport in store. EU roaming rules apply here too.
Can I use an eSIM in Norway?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.