City, Japan
Internet in Osaka: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Osaka?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Chain cafés have outlets; independent cafés often limit laptop time. Coworking spaces in Umeda and Honmachi have reliable fibre.
Getting online in Osaka
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is normal in newer apartments; many furnished rentals include wifi. Contracts cost about 4,000–6,000 JPY a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Chain cafés have outlets; independent cafés often limit laptop time. Coworking spaces in Umeda and Honmachi have reliable fibre. |
| Tourist SIM | Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | docomo, au, SoftBank, Rakuten Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | ¥3,000–5,000 ($19–32) |
Coworking spaces in Osaka
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Umeda and other central locations | — |
| Workstyling | Umeda, Namba and other stations | — |
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Osaka?
Median fixed broadband in Japan is 234 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Chain cafés have outlets; independent cafés often limit laptop time. Coworking spaces in Umeda and Honmachi have reliable fibre.
Which SIM card should I get in Osaka?
Data-only SIMs and eSIMs sold at airports and Bic Camera or Yodobashi, about ¥2,000–6,000; voice numbers need a residence card.
Can I use an eSIM in Japan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Osaka?
Yes: WeWork, Workstyling.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Japan
- docomo
- au
- SoftBank
- Rakuten Mobile
- Osaka Metro
- Kansai Airport
- Osaka Info (Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau)
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.