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Internet in Siem Reap: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
55 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Siem Reap?

Median fixed broadband in Cambodia is 55 Mbps and mobile is 112 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is usually fast enough for calls, especially around Wat Bo and the riverside.

Getting online in Siem Reap

Details
Home fibreFibre in most apartments and guesthouses; about $15–30 a month for 50–200 Mbps.
Cafés and coworkingCafé and hostel wifi is usually fast enough for calls, especially around Wat Bo and the riverside.
OutagesPower cuts in the dry season; cafés usually have backup
Tourist SIMAirport kiosks and phone shops sell tourist packs with large data allowances for about $5–15; passport required.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersSmart, Cellcard, Metfone
Monthly data plan$5–15 ($5–15)

Coworking in Siem Reap

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 Siem Reap?

Median fixed broadband in Cambodia is 55 Mbps and mobile is 112 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is usually fast enough for calls, especially around Wat Bo and the riverside.

Which SIM card should I get in Siem Reap?

Airport kiosks and phone shops sell tourist packs with large data allowances for about $5–15; passport required.

Can I use an eSIM in Cambodia?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.