Town in Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Internet in Longyearbyen: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Longyearbyen?
Wifi is fine in hotels and cafés; coverage ends outside town.
Getting online in Longyearbyen
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre-quality broadband is available in town, but housing is scarce and not rented to visitors. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is fine in hotels and cafés; coverage ends outside town. |
| Tourist SIM | Norwegian SIMs work in Longyearbyen and nearby; coverage ends outside the settlements, so check your roaming plan includes Svalbard. |
| Carriers | Telenor |
| Monthly data plan | kr300–500 ($31–52) |
Coworking in Longyearbyen
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 Longyearbyen?
Wifi is fine in hotels and cafés; coverage ends outside town.
Which SIM card should I get in Longyearbyen?
Norwegian SIMs work in Longyearbyen and nearby; coverage ends outside the settlements, so check your roaming plan includes Svalbard.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Telenor
- Visit Svalbard
- Governor of Svalbard (Sysselmesteren)
- Avinor Svalbard Airport
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 Spotted something out of date?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.