Capital city, Montenegro
Internet in Podgorica: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Podgorica?
Median fixed broadband in Montenegro is 91 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and good for calls; there is a small startup scene but no confirmed day-pass coworking.
Getting online in Podgorica
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and cable from Crnogorski Telekom, One and m:tel in most flats; roughly 20–35 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is common and good for calls; there is a small startup scene but no confirmed day-pass coworking. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid and summer tourist packs at operator shops and kiosks; data is cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Crnogorski Telekom, One, m:tel |
| Monthly data plan | €8–15 ($9.0–16.9) |
Coworking in Podgorica
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 Podgorica?
Median fixed broadband in Montenegro is 91 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and good for calls; there is a small startup scene but no confirmed day-pass coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Podgorica?
Prepaid and summer tourist packs at operator shops and kiosks; data is cheap. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans; EU SIMs don't.
Can I use an eSIM in Montenegro?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Montenegro
- Crnogorski Telekom
- m:tel
- Airports of Montenegro
- Clinical Center of Montenegro
- Capital City Podgorica
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 Spotted something out of date?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.