City in California, United States

Internet in San Jose: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in San Jose?

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 is widespread near tech campuses.

Getting online in San Jose

	Details
Home fibre	Comcast Xfinity cable and AT&T fibre; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for about $55–95 a month.
Cafés and coworking	Fast free wifi in most cafés and libraries; coworking is widespread near tech campuses.
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 San Jose?

Which SIM card should I get in San Jose?

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

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 Spotted something out of date?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.