Capital city, Mongolia
Internet in Ulaanbaatar: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Ulaanbaatar?
Median fixed broadband in Mongolia is 86 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels offer free wifi; coverage is good in the center but patchy in outer districts.
Getting online in Ulaanbaatar
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is available in central apartments, about 40,000–80,000 MNT a month; confirm with your landlord. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hotels offer free wifi; coverage is good in the center but patchy in outer districts. |
| Tourist SIM | Mobicom and Unitel sell tourist SIMs at Chinggis Khaan airport and city shops; passport required. Large rural areas have no signal. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Mobicom, Unitel, Skytel, G-Mobile |
| Monthly data plan | ₮20,000–40,000 ($5.5–11.0) |
Coworking in Ulaanbaatar
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in East Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 362 Mbps | 89 Mbps |
| Macau | 322 Mbps | — |
| Taiwan | 298 Mbps | 111 Mbps |
| South Korea | 251 Mbps | 251 Mbps |
| China | 238 Mbps | 176 Mbps |
| Japan | 234 Mbps | 66 Mbps |
| Mongolia | 86 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Ulaanbaatar?
Median fixed broadband in Mongolia is 86 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels offer free wifi; coverage is good in the center but patchy in outer districts.
Which SIM card should I get in Ulaanbaatar?
Mobicom and Unitel sell tourist SIMs at Chinggis Khaan airport and city shops; passport required. Large rural areas have no signal.
Can I use an eSIM in Mongolia?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Mongolia
- Mobicom
- Unitel
- Skytel
- G-Mobile
- Mongolia National Tourism Organization
- SOS Medica Mongolia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.