City in Vojvodina, Serbia
Internet in Novi Sad: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Novi Sad?
Median fixed broadband in Serbia is 110 Mbps and mobile is 150 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés commonly have fast free wifi; small startup hubs exist, but check opening hours before relying on them.
Getting online in Novi Sad
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and cable from SBB, Telekom Srbija and Yettel in most buildings; around 2,000–4,000 RSD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés commonly have fast free wifi; small startup hubs exist, but check opening hours before relying on them. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from operator shops, kiosks and the airport; large data packs are cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Yettel, A1 Srbija, mts |
| Monthly data plan | din1,500–3,000 ($14–29) |
Coworking in Novi Sad
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Novi Sad?
Median fixed broadband in Serbia is 110 Mbps and mobile is 150 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés commonly have fast free wifi; small startup hubs exist, but check opening hours before relying on them.
Which SIM card should I get in Novi Sad?
Prepaid SIMs from operator shops, kiosks and the airport; large data packs are cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't.
Can I use an eSIM in Serbia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Serbia
- Yettel
- A1 Srbija
- mts
- Tourist Organisation of Novi Sad
- University Clinical Center of Vojvodina
- Serbian Railways
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 Spotted something out of date?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.