Best Places for Fast Internet

Compare places ranked by Nomadr’s stored connectivity score, which covers researched broadband and mobile data for working and staying connected.

Ordered by our stored connectivity score. The list draws from 333 of our 333 cities — cities we hold no score for are left out rather than ranked last. Showing 50 ranked cities; exact score-and-percentile ties share a rank and are never split alphabetically.

1. 1Stockholm · SwedenGood to know: Many Stockholm apartments come with internet already included in rent or building fees—ask landlord before signing.Among the 1% fastest cities for internet10/10
2. 2Amsterdam · NetherlandsGood to know: Registration (BSN number) required for most SIM-only plans and home internet contracts; EU expats with valid ID can set this up quickly at local gemeente.Among the 1% fastest cities for internet10/10
3. 3Tartu · EstoniaGood to know: Estonia ranks among Europe's most digitally connected countries with strong fiber penetration in cities; nomads have multiple reliable broadband options with competitive pricing.Among the 1% fastest cities for internet9.9/10
4. 4Madrid · SpainGood to know: Madrid has strong, reliable broadband with fiber reaching most residential areas.Among the 1% fastest cities for internet9.9/10
5. 5Kuala Lumpur · MalaysiaGood to know: Fibre coverage varies by condo/building.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.9/10
6. 6Zurich · SwitzerlandGood to know: Fiber (FTTH/FTTS) is available in most Zurich addresses; verify at your specific location before signing a contract, as availability varies by building and provider.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.8/10
7. 7Bologna · ItalyGood to know: Always verify FTTH vs FTTC at your specific address using each provider's address-level checker tool; the speed difference is enormous (gigabit vs 30–100 Mbps)Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.8/10
8. 8Cascais · PortugalGood to know: Cascais has excellent home broadband.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.8/10
9. 9Dublin · IrelandGood to know: Dublin has some of the most expensive broadband in the EU but excellent coverage—Virgin Media and Eir FTTH are the fastest options; all major providers bundle landline at no extra cost.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.7/10
10. 10Brussels · BelgiumGood to know: Proximus offers the only full-fiber-to-home service in Belgium; Telenet and Orange use hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) cable technology, which is still very reliable but slightly slower than full fiber in some casesAmong the 5% fastest cities for internet9.7/10
11. 11Las Palmas · SpainGood to know: Las Palmas has excellent home internet infrastructure with 93% FTTH coverage.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.7/10
12. 12Kaohsiung · TaiwanGood to know: SIM cards are easiest to purchase upon arrival at Kaohsiung International Airport directly from carrier counters before immigration.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.6/10
13. 13Porto · PortugalGood to know: Porto fiber is nearly universal — almost any address in the city center will have FTTH available within 2–5 working daysAmong the 5% fastest cities for internet9.6/10
14. 14Zagreb · CroatiaGood to know: Zagreb has excellent home broadband availability with prices around €24–27/month; FTTH is available in central areas, making it reliable for remote work.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.6/10
15. 15Andorra la Vella · AndorraGood to know: Andorra Telecom is the only ISP and mobile operator—no alternatives for home broadband or local SIM.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.5/10
16. 16Lisbon · PortugalGood to know: Connectivity is dependable enough that you can comfortably switch between working from the comfort of your accommodation and getting work done out in the city.Among the 5% fastest cities for internet9.5/10
17. 17Manchester · United KingdomGood to know: Manchester is explicitly listed as a location with 5G coverage from all major UK networks.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.5/10
18. 18Manama · BahrainGood to know: Fiber availability varies by building and address—verify with provider before committing to accommodation; many buildings in central Manama are covered but not all.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.5/10
19. 19New York · United StatesGood to know: NYC is exceptionally well-connected with multiple competing broadband providers in most buildings—fiber (Fios/Optimum), cable (Spectrum/Astound), and 5G home internet all available in many locations.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.4/10
20. 20Barcelona · SpainGood to know: Fiber-optic (FTTH) dominates Barcelona; speeds >200 Mbps are standard even on entry plans.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.4/10
21. 21Wellington · New ZealandGood to know: Wellington has near-complete fibre coverage from the UFB programme; check availability at your exact address before signing a contract.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.4/10
22. 22Santiago · ChileGood to know: Chile ranks #1 in OECD for average broadband speed (189 Mbps) — among the world's fastest home internet.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.3/10
23. 23Osaka · JapanGood to know: Osaka's broadband is among Japan's best: 120+ Mbps download typical.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.3/10
24. 24Valletta · MaltaGood to know: Valletta achieved 100% gigabit-capable broadband coverage in May 2025—among only a handful of EU cities with complete VHCN deployment.Faster internet than about 95% of cities9.3/10
25. 25Dubai · United Arab EmiratesGood to know: Dubai has one of the world's best fiber-to-home penetration rates (99.3%), making home internet highly reliable if available in your building.Faster internet than about 90% of cities9.2/10
26. 26Melbourne · AustraliaGood to know: Melbourne has excellent mobile coverage from all three major networks (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone); Optus delivers the fastest 5G speeds in metro areas.Faster internet than about 90% of cities9.2/10
27. 27Helsinki · FinlandGood to know: 3G networks have been shut down nationwide (completed end of 2024); all devices should support 4G LTE or 5G for optimal performanceFaster internet than about 90% of cities9.2/10
28. 28Bratislava · SlovakiaGood to know: No dedicated carrier kiosk at Bratislava Airport—buy SIM from Relay newsstand or wait until city center; Orange and Telekom have storefronts in Eurovea/Aupark shopping centers with English-speaking staffFaster internet than about 90% of cities9.1/10
29. 29Tallinn · EstoniaGood to know: Tallinn enjoys some of Europe's fastest mobile internet (130 Mbps median as of early 2025), making it excellent for remote work and video calls.Faster internet than about 90% of cities9.1/10
30. 30Ljubljana · SloveniaGood to know: Ljubljana and major cities have world-class mobile speeds (95+ Mbps average) — among Europe's fastest.Faster internet than about 90% of cities9.1/10
31. 31Bangalore · IndiaGood to know: Fiber broadband in Bangalore is genuinely reliable for remote work—consistent speeds even during peak hours with fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) technology.Faster internet than about 90% of cities9/10
32. 32Málaga · SpainGood to know: Fiber-optic gigabit internet starting at €10-15/month if available (Digi Smart Fiber areas); Movistar, Orange, Vodafone typically start around €30-40/month but include TV/phone options.Faster internet than about 90% of cities9/10
33. 33Seoul · South KoreaGood to know: Seoul is called 'the bandwidth capital of the world' with the most developed internet infrastructure globally.Faster internet than about 90% of cities9/10
34. 34Sydney · AustraliaGood to know: Prepaid SIM cards in Australia typically have no contract and can offer significant discounts (up to 50% off) for the first 6 months, making them very economical for short and medium-term stays.Faster internet than about 90% of cities8.9/10
35. 35Cluj-Napoca · RomaniaGood to know: Cluj-Napoca has excellent fiber and mobile coverage; working remotely from the city is seamless.Faster internet than about 90% of cities8.9/10
36. 36Tokyo · JapanGood to know: Tokyo has world-class fiber infrastructure with speeds exceeding 100 Mbps standard and 1 Gbps–10 Gbps available in most areas.Faster internet than about 90% of cities8.9/10
37. 37Reykjavík · IcelandGood to know: Prepaid SIM cards (physical) can be purchased at Keflavík Airport, convenience stores, gas stations, and mobile provider retail stores without ID; no kennitala required.Faster internet than about 90% of cities8.8/10
38. 38London · United KingdomGood to know: Full-fibre (FTTP) is available to 78% of UK premises; entry-tier 100–150 Mbps plans cost £22–£32/month, often competitive with or cheaper than older FTTC technology.Faster internet than about 90% of cities8.8/10
39. 39Milan · ItalyGood to know: Milan has the fastest recorded mobile speeds in Italy (87.32 Mbps average) with excellent fiber broadband coverage rivaling Paris and Berlin.Faster internet than about 90% of cities8.8/10
40. 40Paris · FranceGood to know: Fibre optic is standard in Paris; most users see faster speeds than the 76 Mbps median through newer connections.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.7/10
41. 41Rotterdam · NetherlandsGood to know: Rotterdam's average broadband is 157 Mbps download / 85 Mbps upload—among Europe's fastest.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.7/10
42. 42Singapore · SingaporeGood to know: Fibre broadband is some of the fastest in the world; most plans include WiFi 7 routers at no extra costFaster internet than about 85% of cities8.7/10
43. 43Girona · SpainGood to know: Home broadband setup takes 1–3 weeks; if previous tenant had fibre ONT installed, activation can occur in 24–48 hoursFaster internet than about 85% of cities8.6/10
44. 44Kraków · PolandGood to know: Krakow has excellent fiber availability in central neighborhoods — check address availability with multiple providers for best rates.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.6/10
45. 45Abu Dhabi · United Arab EmiratesGood to know: Abu Dhabi boasts some of the world's fastest mobile speeds (527+ Mbps average)—video calls and streaming are exceptionally smooth.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.6/10
46. 46Warsaw · PolandGood to know: Warsaw's connectivity is excellent overall — solid 4G is standard throughout the city, 5G covers most central districts, and free WiFi is common in cafes and public transport.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.5/10
47. 47Sapporo · JapanGood to know: Fiber installation typically requires landlord permission in apartments; check with building management before applying.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.5/10
48. 48Vienna · AustriaGood to know: Vienna has exceptional fiber coverage (68% FTTH) — check your specific address for availability; speeds are fastest and most consistent among home broadband options.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.5/10
49. 49Chiang Mai · ThailandGood to know: Chiang Mai has world-class internet infrastructure by developing-country standards: average Wi-Fi speeds of 184 Mbps download and 68 Mbps upload make it comparable to or faster than many Western cities.Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.5/10
50. 50Taipei · TaiwanGood to know: Fiber is standard in Taipei; expect fast, stable connections if you can get a contract signed (residency permit requirement is the main hurdle).Faster internet than about 85% of cities8.4/10