Capital city in South Eastern Region, Malta
Internet in Valletta: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Valletta?
Median fixed broadband in Malta is 209 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and laptop workers are welcome; Valletta has few dedicated coworking spaces, so many remote workers use Sliema or St Julian's.
Getting online in Valletta
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from GO, Melita and Epic in most buildings; about €25–40 a month. Older limestone houses may have thick walls that weaken wifi. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is common and laptop workers are welcome; Valletta has few dedicated coworking spaces, so many remote workers use Sliema or St Julian's. |
| Tourist SIM | Epic, GO and Melita prepaid SIMs at the airport and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Epic, GO, Melita |
| Monthly data plan | €10–25 ($11–28) |
Coworking in Valletta
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 Valletta?
Median fixed broadband in Malta is 209 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is common and laptop workers are welcome; Valletta has few dedicated coworking spaces, so many remote workers use Sliema or St Julian's.
Which SIM card should I get in Valletta?
Epic, GO and Melita prepaid SIMs at the airport and phone shops; passport needed. EU SIMs roam at home rates.
Can I use an eSIM in Malta?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Malta
- Epic
- GO
- Melita
- Malta Public Transport
- Malta International Airport
- Visit Malta
- Bolt Malta
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 Spotted something out of date?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.