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Internet in Ramallah: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
85 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Ramallah?

Median fixed broadband in Palestine is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Most cafés have usable wifi; Ramallah has a startup and NGO scene, but no coworking space we could verify.

Getting online in Ramallah

Details
Home fibreFibre and ADSL from local ISPs in most apartments; plans cost roughly 100–200 ILS a month.
Cafés and coworkingMost cafés have usable wifi; Ramallah has a startup and NGO scene, but no coworking space we could verify.
OutagesPower cuts and mobile disruption during military operations
Tourist SIMJawwal and Ooredoo SIMs in town shops with a passport. Many visitors use an Israeli SIM or eSIM, which covers much of the West Bank.
CarriersJawwal, Ooredoo Palestine
Monthly data plan₪50–100 ($16–33)

Coworking in Ramallah

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Middle East

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
United Arab Emirates385 Mbps645 Mbps
Israel281 Mbps66 Mbps
Kuwait230 Mbps373 Mbps
Qatar212 Mbps576 Mbps
Jordan194 Mbps46 Mbps
Saudi Arabia168 Mbps227 Mbps
Bahrain146 Mbps275 Mbps
Oman96 Mbps170 Mbps
Palestine85 Mbps—
Turkey83 Mbps171 Mbps
Iraq50 Mbps72 Mbps
Lebanon22 Mbps37 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Ramallah?

Median fixed broadband in Palestine is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Most cafés have usable wifi; Ramallah has a startup and NGO scene, but no coworking space we could verify.

Which SIM card should I get in Ramallah?

Jawwal and Ooredoo SIMs in town shops with a passport. Many visitors use an Israeli SIM or eSIM, which covers much of the West Bank.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.