Town in Paro District, Bhutan
Internet in Paro: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Paro?
Hotel wifi is adequate for messaging and light browsing; patchy at farm stays.
Getting online in Paro
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Limited long-term housing; hotels and guesthouses use fibre or mobile broadband. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi is adequate for messaging and light browsing; patchy at farm stays. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at the Paro airport visitor centre or carrier offices with your passport. TashiCell tourist packs cost Nu 300–1,900. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | B-Mobile (Bhutan Telecom), TashiCell |
| Monthly data plan | Nu.300–700 ($3.1–7.3) |
Coworking in Paro
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Paro?
Hotel wifi is adequate for messaging and light browsing; patchy at farm stays.
Which SIM card should I get in Paro?
Buy at the Paro airport visitor centre or carrier offices with your passport. TashiCell tourist packs cost Nu 300–1,900.
Can I use an eSIM in Bhutan?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Bhutan
- B-Mobile (Bhutan Telecom)
- TashiCell
- Tourism Council of Bhutan
- Bhutan Travel (visa and fee)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.