City in Uppsala County, Sweden
Internet in Uppsala: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Uppsala?
Median fixed broadband in Sweden is 196 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in cafés, libraries and student nations; fine for work.
Getting online in Uppsala
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in most buildings; 100–1000 Mbps for about 300–450 SEK a month. Rentals usually include wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Free wifi in cafés, libraries and student nations; fine for work. |
| Tourist SIM | Comviq and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telia, Tele2, Telenor, Tre |
| Monthly data plan | kr150–300 ($15–30) |
Coworking in Uppsala
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 Uppsala?
Median fixed broadband in Sweden is 196 Mbps and mobile is 133 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in cafés, libraries and student nations; fine for work.
Which SIM card should I get in Uppsala?
Comviq and Lycamobile prepaid SIMs sell at Pressbyrån, 7-Eleven and supermarkets; EU roaming rules apply to EU SIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Sweden?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Sweden
- Telia
- Tele2
- Telenor
- Tre
- UL (Uppsala regional transport)
- Destination Uppsala
- 1177 Vårdguiden
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 Spotted something out of date?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.