City in California, United States
Internet in San Francisco: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in San Francisco?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés are everywhere in the Mission, SoMa and Hayes Valley; wifi is fast and coworking is plentiful.
Getting online in San Francisco
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Comcast Xfinity and AT&T fibre; 300 Mbps–2 Gbps for roughly $50–90 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Laptop-friendly cafés are everywhere in the Mission, SoMa and Hayes Valley; wifi is fast and coworking is plentiful. |
| 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 Francisco
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Financial District, SoMa and Mission Bay | — |
| Industrious | Financial District and SoMa | — |
| Regus | Downtown and SoMa | — |
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 Francisco?
Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Laptop-friendly cafés are everywhere in the Mission, SoMa and Hayes Valley; wifi is fast and coworking is plentiful.
Which SIM card should I get in San Francisco?
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 Francisco?
Yes: WeWork, Industrious, Regus.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: United States
- T-Mobile
- Verizon
- AT&T
- SFMTA (Muni)
- BART
- San Francisco International Airport
- San Francisco Travel
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 Spotted something out of date?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.