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Internet in Selçuk: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Selçuk?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Guesthouse and café wifi is fine for email and messages; not many places suit long working sessions, and there is no coworking.
Getting online in Selçuk
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Türk Telekom and Turkcell in most apartments; about 300–600 TRY a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Guesthouse and café wifi is fine for email and messages; not many places suit long working sessions, and there is no coworking. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Turkcell, Vodafone, Türk Telekom |
| Monthly data plan | ₺400–800 ($8.1–16.3) |
| Blocked services | Some sites and apps are blocked, and social media is throttled during protests; VPNs work and are widely used. |
Coworking in Selçuk
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Selçuk?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Guesthouse and café wifi is fine for email and messages; not many places suit long working sessions, and there is no coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Selçuk?
Buy tourist packs at carrier stores with your passport; airport desks cost more. Foreign phones on Turkish SIMs are blocked after 120 days unless registered.
Can I use an eSIM in Turkey?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Turkey
- Turkcell
- Vodafone
- Türk Telekom
- İZBAN (Izmir suburban rail)
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (DHMI)
- Turkish e-Visa
- İZBAN 2026 fares and timetable
- Selçuk State Hospital
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 Spotted something out of date?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.