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Internet in Port Barton: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Port Barton?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is slow and often down; mobile data works on some beaches but not everywhere. Not suited to video calls.

Getting online in Port Barton

Details
Home fibreNo real long-stay rental market; guesthouses with wifi are the norm, and some use Starlink.
Cafés and coworkingWifi is slow and often down; mobile data works on some beaches but not everywhere. Not suited to video calls.
OutagesPower and signal drop frequently, especially in storms
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₱300–1,000 ($4.8–16.0)

Coworking in Port Barton

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 Port Barton?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is slow and often down; mobile data works on some beaches but not everywhere. Not suited to video calls.

Which SIM card should I get in Port Barton?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.