City, Myanmar
Internet in Yangon: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Yangon?
Median fixed broadband in Myanmar is 25 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels offer wifi that is often slow; Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are blocked without a VPN.
Getting online in Yangon
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre exists in some buildings, but connections are unreliable and power cuts are common; VPNs are often needed. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and hotels offer wifi that is often slow; Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are blocked without a VPN. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts, mobile data slowdowns and regional shutdowns |
| Tourist SIM | SIMs and tourist packs are cheap at Yangon airport and phone shops; bring your passport. Foreign SIMs work unreliably. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | MPT, ATOM, Mytel |
| Blocked services | Facebook, Instagram, X and WhatsApp are blocked and many VPNs are blocked; regional internet shutdowns are common. |
Coworking in Yangon
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Yangon?
Median fixed broadband in Myanmar is 25 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and hotels offer wifi that is often slow; Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are blocked without a VPN.
Which SIM card should I get in Yangon?
SIMs and tourist packs are cheap at Yangon airport and phone shops; bring your passport. Foreign SIMs work unreliably.
Can I use an eSIM in Myanmar?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Myanmar
- MPT
- ATOM
- Mytel
- Myanmar Tourism information (Ministry of Hotels and Tourism)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.