City in Vlore County, Albania
Internet in Saranda: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Saranda?
Median fixed broadband in Albania is 92 Mbps and mobile is 127 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine on the promenade; few places cater to laptop workers and winter options are limited.
Getting online in Saranda
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre and fixed wireless from One, Vodafone and local ISPs; 100–300 Mbps for about 1,500–3,000 ALL, but quality varies by building. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fine on the promenade; few places cater to laptop workers and winter options are limited. |
| Tourist SIM | Tourist SIMs at Tirana airport and operator shops with your passport; generous data for roughly €10–20. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | One, Vodafone Albania |
| Monthly data plan | L1,000–2,000 ($12–25) |
Coworking in Saranda
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Saranda?
Median fixed broadband in Albania is 92 Mbps and mobile is 127 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine on the promenade; few places cater to laptop workers and winter options are limited.
Which SIM card should I get in Saranda?
Tourist SIMs at Tirana airport and operator shops with your passport; generous data for roughly €10–20. Regional SIMs roam free across the Western Balkans.
Can I use an eSIM in Albania?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Albania
- One
- Vodafone Albania
- Butrint National Park
- Tirana International Airport
- Albanian tourism portal
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 Spotted something out of date?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.