City in Ticino, Switzerland
Internet in Lugano: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lugano?
Median fixed broadband in Switzerland is 281 Mbps and mobile is 120 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in many cafés and the station; mobile coverage is good.
Getting online in Lugano
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt; about CHF 40–70 a month with a 12-month contract. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi in many cafés and the station; mobile coverage is good. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; passport registration required. Many EU roaming plans exclude Switzerland, so check before using yours. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Swisscom, Sunrise, Salt |
| Monthly data plan | CHF20–45 ($24–54) |
Coworking in Lugano
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 Lugano?
Median fixed broadband in Switzerland is 281 Mbps and mobile is 120 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in many cafés and the station; mobile coverage is good.
Which SIM card should I get in Lugano?
Prepaid SIMs from carrier shops, kiosks and supermarkets; passport registration required. Many EU roaming plans exclude Switzerland, so check before using yours.
Can I use an eSIM in Switzerland?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Switzerland
- Swisscom
- Sunrise
- Salt
- Lugano Region Tourism
- Lugano Transport (TPL)
- SBB
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 Spotted something out of date?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.