Town in Antalya, Turkey
Internet in Side: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Side?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café and hotel wifi is usually fine for browsing and calls; no coworking.
Getting online in Side
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi is usually fine for browsing and calls; 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 Side
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 Side?
Median fixed broadband in Turkey is 83 Mbps and mobile is 171 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café and hotel wifi is usually fine for browsing and calls; no coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Side?
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
- Side Ancient City (Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
- Go Türkiye
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 Spotted something out of date?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.