City in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Internet in Lyon: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lyon?
Median fixed broadband in France is 332 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good in most cafés and the Part-Dieu library; coworking offers fast, stable wifi.
Getting online in Lyon
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common from Orange, SFR, Free and Bouygues; about 25–40 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good in most cafés and the Part-Dieu library; coworking offers fast, stable wifi. |
| Tourist SIM | Orange's Holiday SIM or eSIM, or prepaid SIMs from phone shops and tabacs, cost about €20–40 a month; passport needed to activate. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom, Free |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking spaces in Lyon
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Anticafé Lyon | Presqu'île | — |
| Wojo Lyon | Several Lyon locations | — |
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 Lyon?
Median fixed broadband in France is 332 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good in most cafés and the Part-Dieu library; coworking offers fast, stable wifi.
Which SIM card should I get in Lyon?
Orange's Holiday SIM or eSIM, or prepaid SIMs from phone shops and tabacs, cost about €20–40 a month; passport needed to activate.
Can I use an eSIM in France?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Lyon?
Yes: Anticafé Lyon, Wojo Lyon.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: France
- Orange
- SFR
- Bouygues Telecom
- Free
- TCL (Lyon public transport)
- Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Lyon tourist office
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.