Capital city in Streymoy, Faroe Islands
Internet in Tórshavn: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Tórshavn?
Wifi is good in cafés and hotels; 4G and 5G cover most roads and villages.
Getting online in Tórshavn
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre reaches most of Tórshavn; plans cost roughly 300–500 DKK a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is good in cafés and hotels; 4G and 5G cover most roads and villages. |
| Outages | Storm-related power cuts are rare but possible |
| Tourist SIM | Prepaid SIMs from Føroya Tele (Hello Føroyar) and Nema sell at kiosks, petrol stations and Vágar Airport. EU roaming deals often exclude the Faroes. |
| Carriers | Føroya Tele, Nema |
| Monthly data plan | kr150–350 ($23–53) |
Coworking in Tórshavn
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 Tórshavn?
Wifi is good in cafés and hotels; 4G and 5G cover most roads and villages.
Which SIM card should I get in Tórshavn?
Prepaid SIMs from Føroya Tele (Hello Føroyar) and Nema sell at kiosks, petrol stations and Vágar Airport. EU roaming deals often exclude the Faroes.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Faroe Islands
- Føroya Tele
- Nema
- Visit Faroe Islands
- Strandfaraskip Landsins
- Atlantic Airways
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 Spotted something out of date?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.