City, Russia
Internet in Saint Petersburg: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in Saint Petersburg?
Good wifi in cafés; some require a Russian number to log in. Mobile outages happen during alerts.
Getting online in Saint Petersburg
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is standard, 300–1000 Mbps for about 500–850 RUB a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in cafés; some require a Russian number to log in. Mobile outages happen during alerts. |
| Tourist SIM | Local SIMs need your passport and biometric checks, and can take up to two weeks. Roaming SIMs lose data for hours or days on arrival. |
| Carriers | MTS, MegaFon, Beeline, T2 |
| Monthly data plan | ₽500–900 ($6.0–10.8) |
| Blocked services | Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn are blocked, YouTube is throttled, and WhatsApp and Telegram calls are restricted. Regional mobile internet shutdowns are common. Many VPNs are blocked. |
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 Saint Petersburg?
Good wifi in cafés; some require a Russian number to log in. Mobile outages happen during alerts.
Which SIM card should I get in Saint Petersburg?
Local SIMs need your passport and biometric checks, and can take up to two weeks. Roaming SIMs lose data for hours or days on arrival.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Russia
- MTS
- MegaFon
- Beeline
- T2
- Saint Petersburg Metro
- Pulkovo Airport
- State Hermitage Museum
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 Spotted something out of date?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.