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Internet in Panglao: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Panglao?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi near Alona is usually fine for browsing; video calls can lag when busy. A data SIM is a sensible backup.

Getting online in Panglao

Details
Home fibreFibre from PLDT and Converge in many condos and villas; about 1,500–2,500 PHP a month where available.
Cafés and coworkingCafé wifi near Alona is usually fine for browsing; video calls can lag when busy. A data SIM is a sensible backup.
OutagesOccasional power cuts
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 in Panglao

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

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 Panglao?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi near Alona is usually fine for browsing; video calls can lag when busy. A data SIM is a sensible backup.

Which SIM card should I get in Panglao?

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.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.