City in Bavaria, Germany
Internet in Munich: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Munich?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi is patchy and some cafés discourage laptops; coworking is reliable. Use mobile data as backup.
Getting online in Munich
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and cable from Telekom, Vodafone and M-net; 100–1000 Mbps for about €35–55 a month on 12–24 month contracts. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is patchy and some cafés discourage laptops; coworking is reliable. Use mobile data as backup. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telekom, Vodafone, O2 |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking spaces in Munich
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Design Offices | Several central locations | — |
| Mindspace | Central Munich | — |
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 Munich?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi is patchy and some cafés discourage laptops; coworking is reliable. Use mobile data as backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Munich?
Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks.
Can I use an eSIM in Germany?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Munich?
Yes: Design Offices, Mindspace.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Germany
- Telekom
- Vodafone
- O2
- MVV Munich transport
- Munich Airport
- Munich tourist office
- LMU Klinikum
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.