Capital city, Latvia
Internet in Riga: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Riga?
Median fixed broadband in Latvia is 124 Mbps and mobile is 124 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast, free wifi in most cafés; many places welcome laptop workers.
Getting online in Riga
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is common; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps plans cost about 10–20 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast, free wifi in most cafés; many places welcome laptop workers. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs (LMT Amigo, Tele2 Zelta Zivtiņa, Bite Toks) sell at Narvesen kiosks and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | LMT, Tele2, Bite |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking in Riga
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Riga?
Median fixed broadband in Latvia is 124 Mbps and mobile is 124 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast, free wifi in most cafés; many places welcome laptop workers.
Which SIM card should I get in Riga?
Prepaid SIMs (LMT Amigo, Tele2 Zelta Zivtiņa, Bite Toks) sell at Narvesen kiosks and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply.
Can I use an eSIM in Latvia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Latvia
- LMT
- Tele2
- Bite
- Riga Public Transport (Rīgas satiksme)
- Riga International Airport
- Live Riga
- Pauls Stradiņš University Hospital
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 Spotted something out of date?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.