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Internet in Puerto Galera: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Puerto Galera?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Resort and café wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G from Globe or Smart is often better.

Getting online in Puerto Galera

Details
Home fibreFibre in some resorts and villas; elsewhere expect wireless or mobile broadband around 1,500–2,500 PHP a month.
Cafés and coworkingResort and café wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G from Globe or Smart is often better.
OutagesPower cuts are common, 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 Puerto Galera

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 Puerto Galera?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Resort and café wifi is slow and unreliable; mobile 4G from Globe or Smart is often better.

Which SIM card should I get in Puerto Galera?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.