Region, Italy
Internet in Umbria: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Umbria?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Perugia have decent wifi, thanks to students; villages and farm stays vary, so ask about speeds.
Getting online in Umbria
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in Perugia, Terni and larger towns from TIM, Fastweb and Vodafone, about €25–35 a month; rural villages often rely on 4G or FWA. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in Perugia have decent wifi, thanks to students; villages and farm stays vary, so ask about speeds. |
| 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 Umbria
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 Umbria?
Median fixed broadband in Italy is 109 Mbps and mobile is 85 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Perugia have decent wifi, thanks to students; villages and farm stays vary, so ask about speeds.
Which SIM card should I get in Umbria?
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
- Umbria Tourism
- Trenitalia
- Perugia Hospital
- Azienda Ospedaliera Santa Maria, Terni
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 Spotted something out of date?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.