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Internet in Manila: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Manila?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in Makati and BGC cafés and coworking spaces; quality varies in older districts. Many nomads keep a 5G data SIM as backup.

Getting online in Manila

Details
Home fibreFibre from PLDT, Globe and Converge in most condos; 1,500–2,500 PHP a month for 300–1,000 Mbps.
Cafés and coworkingGood wifi in Makati and BGC cafés and coworking spaces; quality varies in older districts. Many nomads keep a 5G data SIM as backup.
OutagesOccasional power and line outages in typhoons
Tourist SIMSmart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersSmart, Globe, DITO
Monthly data plan₱400–1,000 ($6.4–16.0)

Coworking spaces in Manila

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

SpaceAreaDay pass
JustCoMakati and BGC—
RegusMakati, BGC and Ortigas—
WeWorkMakati and BGC—

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Manila?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in Makati and BGC cafés and coworking spaces; quality varies in older districts. Many nomads keep a 5G data SIM as backup.

Which SIM card should I get in Manila?

Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.

Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?

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

Are there coworking spaces in Manila?

Yes: JustCo, Regus, WeWork.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.