City in Paphos District, Cyprus
Internet in Paphos: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Paphos?
Median fixed broadband in Cyprus is 148 Mbps and mobile is 110 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Kato Paphos have usable wifi. No coworking I could verify, so rely on cafés or home.
Getting online in Paphos
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common in newer apartments; 30–50 EUR a month. Older buildings may have slower copper lines. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in Kato Paphos have usable wifi. No coworking I could verify, so rely on cafés or home. |
| Tourist SIM | Cyta, Epic and PrimeTel prepaid SIMs from shops and kiosks; passport needed. EU roaming covers the Republic, not the north's Turkish networks. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Cyta, Epic, PrimeTel |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking in Paphos
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 Paphos?
Median fixed broadband in Cyprus is 148 Mbps and mobile is 110 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Kato Paphos have usable wifi. No coworking I could verify, so rely on cafés or home.
Which SIM card should I get in Paphos?
Cyta, Epic and PrimeTel prepaid SIMs from shops and kiosks; passport needed. EU roaming covers the Republic, not the north's Turkish networks.
Can I use an eSIM in Cyprus?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.