City in California, United States
Internet in San Diego: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in San Diego?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés with fast wifi are common in North Park, Pacific Beach and downtown; coworking is available.
Getting online in San Diego
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cox cable and AT&T fibre; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly $50–85 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Laptop-friendly cafés with fast wifi are common in North Park, Pacific Beach and downtown; coworking is available. |
| 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 | $25–50 ($25–50) |
Coworking spaces in San Diego
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
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 San Diego?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés with fast wifi are common in North Park, Pacific Beach and downtown; coworking is available.
Which SIM card should I get in San Diego?
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.
Are there coworking spaces in San Diego?
Yes: WeWork, Regus.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
- San Diego International Airport
- San Diego Tourism Authority
- City of San Diego Public Utilities (water)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.