Is the internet good in Syracuse?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common in Ortigia and tolerates laptops; there is little formal coworking.
Getting online in Syracuse
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in most of the city and Ortigia; about €25–35 a month. Older buildings can be slower. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is common in Ortigia and tolerates laptops; there is little formal coworking. |
| Tourist SIM | TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, iliad |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking in Syracuse
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Syracuse?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common in Ortigia and tolerates laptops; there is little formal coworking.
Which SIM card should I get in Syracuse?
TIM, Vodafone and WindTre sell prepaid tourist SIMs at airports and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Italy?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Italy
- TIM
- Vodafone
- WindTre
- iliad
- Trenitalia
- Catania Airport (SAC)
- Comune di Siracusa
- ARNAS Garibaldi
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 Spotted something out of date?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.