Region in California, United States

Internet in Yosemite: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Yosemite?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Little reliable wifi in the valley; download maps first. Cell coverage is limited, mostly Verizon and AT&T in the valley.

Getting online in Yosemite

	Details
Home fibre	No monthly rentals; hotels and lodges have wifi that is slow and sometimes absent in rooms.
Cafés and coworking	Little reliable wifi in the valley; download maps first. Cell coverage is limited, mostly Verizon and AT&T in the valley.
Outages	Occasional power and road closures after storms or fires.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$25–50 ($25–50)

Coworking in Yosemite

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

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 Yosemite?

Which SIM card should I get in Yosemite?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.