Region in Rajasthan, India
Internet in Ranthambore: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Ranthambore?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi at lodges is patchy, and there is no real café scene; mobile 4G from Jio and Airtel works near the road.
Getting online in Ranthambore
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Not relevant for most visitors; lodges offer wifi and a few have fibre. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi at lodges is patchy, and there is no real café scene; mobile 4G from Jio and Airtel works near the road. |
| Outages | Power cuts happen; lodges run generators |
| Tourist SIM | Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Jio, Airtel, Vi |
| Monthly data plan | ₹300–500 ($3.1–5.2) |
| Blocked services | TikTok, WeChat and many other Chinese apps are banned since 2020; VPNs are legal. Regional mobile-internet shutdowns happen during unrest. |
Coworking in Ranthambore
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Nepal | 89 Mbps | — |
| Bangladesh | 71 Mbps | 39 Mbps |
| India | 64 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Sri Lanka | 37 Mbps | 59 Mbps |
| Pakistan | 18 Mbps | 32 Mbps |
| Afghanistan | 6 Mbps | 19 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Ranthambore?
Median fixed broadband in India is 64 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi at lodges is patchy, and there is no real café scene; mobile 4G from Jio and Airtel works near the road.
Which SIM card should I get in Ranthambore?
Airtel kiosks in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru arrivals halls; passport, visa and photo needed. About ₹350–450 for 28 days with 1.5–2 GB a day.
Can I use an eSIM in India?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: India
- Jio
- Airtel
- Vi
- Ranthambore National Park (Rajasthan Forest Department)
- Rajasthan Tourism
- Indian Railways IRCTC
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 Spotted something out of date?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.