City in British Columbia, Canada

Internet in Victoria: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

258 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Victoria?

Median fixed broadband in Canada is 258 Mbps and mobile is 86 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in cafés and libraries; usually fast and laptop-friendly.

Getting online in Victoria

	Details
Home fibre	Telus and Shaw (Rogers) fibre, 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for about C$65–100 a month.
Cafés and coworking	Free wifi in cafés and libraries; usually fast and laptop-friendly.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs from carrier stores and budget brands, roughly C$35–60 for 30 days; mobile data is pricey. A travel eSIM is often cheaper.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Rogers, Bell, Telus, Freedom Mobile
Monthly data plan	C$35–60 ($25–42)

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Victoria?

Median fixed broadband in Canada is 258 Mbps and mobile is 86 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Free wifi in cafés and libraries; usually fast and laptop-friendly.

Which SIM card should I get in Victoria?

Prepaid SIMs from carrier stores and budget brands, roughly C$35–60 for 30 days; mobile data is pricey. A travel eSIM is often cheaper.

Can I use an eSIM in Canada?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

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 Spotted something out of date?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.