City in California, United States
Internet in Los Angeles: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Los Angeles?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Plenty of laptop-friendly cafés with free wifi, though some limit seating; coworking spaces are widely available.
Getting online in Los Angeles
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Spectrum cable and AT&T or Frontier fibre; 300 Mbps–2 Gbps for roughly $50–90 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Plenty of laptop-friendly cafés with free wifi, though some limit seating; coworking spaces are widely available. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–50 ($25–50) |
Coworking spaces in Los Angeles
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Downtown, Santa Monica, Culver City, Hollywood | — |
| Industrious | Century City, Santa Monica, Downtown | — |
| Regus | Multiple locations across the basin | — |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Los Angeles?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Plenty of laptop-friendly cafés with free wifi, though some limit seating; coworking spaces are widely available.
Which SIM card should I get in Los Angeles?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Los Angeles?
Yes: WeWork, Industrious, Regus.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- LA Metro (fares and maps)
- Los Angeles International Airport
- Discover Los Angeles (tourism board)
- LA Department of Water and Power
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.