Capital city, North Korea
Internet in Pyongyang: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in Pyongyang?
No open internet for visitors; assume you will be offline for the whole trip.
Getting online in Pyongyang
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | No open internet for visitors; assume you will be offline for the whole trip. |
| Tourist SIM | Foreign SIMs and roaming don't work. Plan to be offline for the whole trip. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Blocked services | No access to the global internet for visitors; the domestic intranet is closed to foreigners. |
Coworking in Pyongyang
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Pyongyang?
No open internet for visitors; assume you will be offline for the whole trip.
Which SIM card should I get in Pyongyang?
Foreign SIMs and roaming don't work. Plan to be offline for the whole trip.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.