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Internet in Madaba: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
194 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Madaba?

Median fixed broadband in Jordan is 194 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Wifi in cafés and guesthouses is workable; no real coworking scene, so most remote workers stay in Amman.

Getting online in Madaba

Details
Home fibreFibre from Orange, Zain and Umniah in many buildings, about 15–25 JOD a month; coverage varies by street.
Cafés and coworkingWifi in cafés and guesthouses is workable; no real coworking scene, so most remote workers stay in Amman.
OutagesOccasional power or line cuts in winter storms
Tourist SIMZain, Orange and Umniah booths at Queen Alia airport arrivals and shops in town; passport needed. Data is cheap.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersZain Jordan, Orange Jordan, Umniah
Monthly data planJD5–10 ($7.1–14.1)

Coworking in Madaba

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
United Arab Emirates385 Mbps645 Mbps
Israel281 Mbps66 Mbps
Kuwait230 Mbps373 Mbps
Qatar212 Mbps576 Mbps
Jordan194 Mbps46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia168 Mbps227 Mbps
Bahrain146 Mbps275 Mbps
Oman96 Mbps170 Mbps
Palestine85 Mbps—
Turkey83 Mbps171 Mbps
Iraq50 Mbps72 Mbps
Lebanon22 Mbps37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Madaba?

Median fixed broadband in Jordan is 194 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Wifi in cafés and guesthouses is workable; no real coworking scene, so most remote workers stay in Amman.

Which SIM card should I get in Madaba?

Zain, Orange and Umniah booths at Queen Alia airport arrivals and shops in town; passport needed. Data is cheap.

Can I use an eSIM in Jordan?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

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 Spotted something out of date?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.