- Reliability
- High
Overall4.6/10Slower internet than about 55% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- Kaunas has comprehensive mobile coverage with multiple carriers (Telia, Tele2, Bitė); 4G is universal and 5G is available from all operators
- Fiber broadband is standard in new developments; check directly with building or property manager for home internet availability before booking accommodation
- Physical SIM cards are cheapest at airport kiosks or major supermarkets (Iki, Rimi, Maxima) immediately upon arrival; e-SIM resellers offer convenience if you buy before travel
- Pay-as-you-go voice and SMS are available on all carriers; data is cheapest through prepaid plans, with no surcharge for 4G on prepaid accounts
- Most modern smartphones support e-SIM; device compatibility should be verified before purchase for e-SIM plans
Home Broadband
- Typical Plans
- Plans range from basic to gigabit fiber; prices vary by provider and speed tier
- Availability And Coverage
- Fiber and cable broadband widely available in Kaunas; Lithuania has excellent fiber coverage, with new developments featuring fiber-to-the-home standard
Typical Providers
Telia
- Notes
- Fastest broadband provider in Kaunas (April 2024—March 2025 period)
Speeds Observed
- Upload Mbps
- variable
- Download Mbps
- 191.1
KIS
- Notes
- Lowest ping recorded at 16 milliseconds
Speeds Observed
- Upload Mbps
- 160.5
e-SIM Options
1GB for $3.99; 10GB/7 days from $7.00
- Notable Providers
- Saily, Airalo, Yesim, Orange Travel, Holafly, SimOptions
- Provider Category
- International e-SIM resellers
- Notes
- Instant activation; no physical store needed; prepaid with flexible plans
Typical Cost Range
- Amount USD Max
- 7
- Amount USD Min
- 3.99
Local Physical SIM Cards
Telia (Ežys Prepaid Brand)
- Price
- €1.25
- Notes
- Triple-cut SIM (mini, micro, nano); sold at Telia stores, supermarkets (Iki, Rimi, Maxima), kiosks
Tele2 (Pildyk Prepaid Brand)
- Price
- €2.00
- Notes
- Available at Tele2 stores and major retailers nationwide
Bitė (Labas Prepaid Brand)
- Price
- €1.00
- Notes
- Available at Bitė stores and retailers (Maxima, Rimi, Iki, Norfa); triple-cut SIM
Connectivity Reliability Tier
high
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
Widespread fiber and 4G/LTE availability (99% coverage), 5G on all operators, multiple competing carriers with documented good speeds in city, and modern infrastructure standards support reliable connectivity for remote work.
Mobile Networks
- Coverage
- 4G/LTE covers 99% of the population; 5G available from all major operators
- 4g LTE Status
- Telia and Tele2 switched off 3G networks (Telia in 2023, Tele2 in March 2025); 4G universal
- 5g Deployment
- Available on all operators (n28/n78 bands)
Major Carriers
- Telia
- Tele2
- Bitė
Mobile Data Speeds
- Period
- April 2024 — March 2025
- Typical Upload
- 29.3
- Typical Download
- 158.4
- Typical Latency Ms
- 34
- Fastest Provider Kaunas
- Telia
Local Data Pricing Note
Lithuania offers low prices for data and cheap unlimited data packages compared to rest of Europe
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.