Capital city in Capital Governorate, Bahrain

Internet in Manama: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

146 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Manama?

Median fixed broadband in Bahrain is 146 Mbps and mobile is 275 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Fast wifi in cafés and malls; coworking spaces are reliable.

Getting online in Manama

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre from Batelco, Zain and stc in most buildings; roughly 15–30 BHD a month.
Cafés and coworking	Fast wifi in cafés and malls; coworking spaces are reliable.
Tourist SIM	Batelco, Zain and stc sell visitor SIMs at Bahrain International Airport and malls; passport needed.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Batelco, Zain Bahrain, stc Bahrain
Monthly data plan	BD4–8 ($11–21)
Blocked services	Adult and LGBTQ+ sites and some opposition news sites are blocked.

Coworking spaces in Manama

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

Space	Area	Day pass
Regus	Seef and Bahrain Bay	—

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United Arab Emirates	385 Mbps	645 Mbps
Israel	281 Mbps	66 Mbps
Kuwait	230 Mbps	373 Mbps
Qatar	212 Mbps	576 Mbps
Jordan	194 Mbps	46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia	168 Mbps	227 Mbps
Bahrain	146 Mbps	275 Mbps
Oman	96 Mbps	170 Mbps
Palestine	85 Mbps	—
Turkey	83 Mbps	171 Mbps
Iraq	50 Mbps	72 Mbps
Lebanon	22 Mbps	37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Manama?

Median fixed broadband in Bahrain is 146 Mbps and mobile is 275 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Fast wifi in cafés and malls; coworking spaces are reliable.

Which SIM card should I get in Manama?

Batelco, Zain and stc sell visitor SIMs at Bahrain International Airport and malls; passport needed.

Can I use an eSIM in Bahrain?

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

Are there coworking spaces in Manama?

Yes: Regus.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.