Capital city in Lazio, Italy
Internet in Rome: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Rome?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have no wifi or ask you to buy something; coworking spaces are reliable. 5G data is the usual backup.
Getting online in Rome
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from TIM, Fastweb, Vodafone, iliad and WindTre in most buildings; about €25–35 a month, with setup delays in old apartments. |
| Cafés and coworking | Many cafés have no wifi or ask you to buy something; coworking spaces are reliable. 5G data is the usual backup. |
| Tourist SIM | TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, iliad |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
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 Rome?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Many cafés have no wifi or ask you to buy something; coworking spaces are reliable. 5G data is the usual backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Rome?
TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Italy?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Italy
- TIM
- Vodafone
- WindTre
- iliad
- ATAC Roma
- Aeroporti di Roma
- Roma Capitale tourism
- Trenitalia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.