City in Utah, United States
Internet in Salt Lake City: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Salt Lake City?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in most cafés and libraries; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Getting online in Salt Lake City
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Google Fiber, CenturyLink or Lumen fibre and Comcast cable; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for about $50–85 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast free wifi in most cafés and libraries; coworking spaces have reliable fibre. |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T |
| Monthly data plan | $25–60 ($25–60) |
Internet speeds in North America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 307 Mbps | 187 Mbps |
| Canada | 258 Mbps | 86 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Salt Lake City?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast free wifi in most cafés and libraries; coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Which SIM card should I get in Salt Lake City?
Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
Can I use an eSIM in United States?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- UTA (Utah Transit Authority)
- Salt Lake City International Airport
- Visit Salt Lake
- University of Utah Health
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 Spotted something out of date?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.