City in Preah Sihanouk, Cambodia
Internet in Sihanoukville: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Sihanoukville?
Median fixed broadband in Cambodia is 55 Mbps and mobile is 112 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is decent at Otres and Serendipity; speeds vary and drop during power cuts.
Getting online in Sihanoukville
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most newer apartments and hotels; about $15–30 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hostel wifi is decent at Otres and Serendipity; speeds vary and drop during power cuts. |
| Outages | Power cuts are common in the hot season |
| Tourist SIM | Airport kiosks and phone shops sell tourist packs with large data allowances for about $5–15; passport required. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Smart, Cellcard, Metfone |
| Monthly data plan | $5–15 ($5–15) |
Coworking in Sihanoukville
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Sihanoukville?
Median fixed broadband in Cambodia is 55 Mbps and mobile is 112 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi is decent at Otres and Serendipity; speeds vary and drop during power cuts.
Which SIM card should I get in Sihanoukville?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Cambodia
- Smart
- Cellcard
- Metfone
- Cambodia Ministry of Tourism
- Cambodia Airports
- UK FCDO travel advice: Cambodia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.