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Internet in Siargao: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
114 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Siargao?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several General Luna cafés cater to remote workers, though wifi drops in storms. Keep a Smart or Globe data SIM as backup.

Getting online in Siargao

Details
Home fibreFibre and Starlink are available in some villas and rentals, but speeds vary widely; ask for a speed test before booking a month.
Cafés and coworkingSeveral General Luna cafés cater to remote workers, though wifi drops in storms. Keep a Smart or Globe data SIM as backup.
OutagesFrequent power cuts, sometimes for hours
Tourist SIMSmart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersSmart, Globe, DITO
Monthly data plan₱400–1,000 ($6.4–16.0)

Coworking in Siargao

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Siargao?

Median fixed broadband in Philippines is 114 Mbps and mobile is 66 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Several General Luna cafés cater to remote workers, though wifi drops in storms. Keep a Smart or Globe data SIM as backup.

Which SIM card should I get in Siargao?

Smart and Globe airport counters sell tourist SIMs; registration with your passport is mandatory by law. eSIMs available from both.

Can I use an eSIM in Philippines?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.