City in Lombardy, Italy
Internet in Milan: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Milan?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have wifi but long laptop use is discouraged; coworking spaces are plentiful and reliable.
Getting online in Milan
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre widely available from TIM, Fastweb, Vodafone and iliad; about €25–35 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Many cafés have wifi but long laptop use is discouraged; coworking spaces are plentiful and reliable. |
| Tourist SIM | TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, iliad |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking spaces in Milan
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Talent Garden Calabiana | Porta Romana | — |
| Copernico | Several locations incl. Centrale and Porta Garibaldi | — |
| Spaces | Several office towers | — |
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 Milan?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have wifi but long laptop use is discouraged; coworking spaces are plentiful and reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Milan?
TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Italy?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Milan?
Yes: Talent Garden Calabiana, Copernico, Spaces.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Italy
- TIM
- Vodafone
- WindTre
- iliad
- ATM Milano
- Milan Airports (SEA)
- Trenord
- Comune di Milano
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.