City, Macau
Internet in Macau: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Macau?
Median fixed broadband in Macau is 322 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in cafés, hotels and malls; coworking is limited.
Getting online in Macau
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from CTM and others is standard in apartments; roughly MOP 200–400 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is common in cafés, hotels and malls; coworking is limited. |
| Tourist SIM | CTM sells prepaid travel SIMs and eSIMs, some also covering Hong Kong and mainland China; real-name registration with a passport. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | CTM, China Telecom (Macau) |
| Monthly data plan | MOP$100–200 ($12–25) |
Coworking in Macau
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Macau?
Median fixed broadband in Macau is 322 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is common in cafés, hotels and malls; coworking is limited.
Which SIM card should I get in Macau?
CTM sells prepaid travel SIMs and eSIMs, some also covering Hong Kong and mainland China; real-name registration with a passport.
Can I use an eSIM in Macau?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Macau
- CTM
- China Telecom (Macau)
- Macao Government Tourism Office
- Macau International Airport
- Macao Light Rapid Transit
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 Spotted something out of date?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.