Finding good wifi for remote workers in Bucharest won’t be difficult. In fact, the city boasts some of the fastest speeds in the region, and a modern communications’ infrastructure has meant it is increasingly easy to find a hotspot around the city. There are currently several metrics used to get a sense of average speeds in Bucharest - speedtest.com actually puts Romania’s average speed for fixed broadband at a whopping 188 Mbps down, making it 3rd fastest in the world. Having said that, it is likely that in Bucharest you will find average speeds more in the range of 30-40 Mpbs.
Of course, these high speeds are a huge attraction for remote workers to the city and one of the most important reasons you will find many others at the several cafes and coworking spaces around the city!
The city’s cafes are certainly some of the best places to find great wifi for remote workers in Bucharest. These spaces are often specifically designed with remote workers in mind, so you can expect wifi speeds to be fast and plentiful. Bucharest’s cafes also provide excellent environments to get some work done - comfortable seating options, stylish designs and lots natural light are some of the defining aspects of the city’s coffee-houses. You are also likely to be able to try some delicious Romanian desserts while you work at any of the city’s cafes, and it will also be possible to meet other remote workers in the city there. Some of the most popular wifi cafes in Bucharest include M60, Beans&Dots and Simbio.
If you’re looking for serious, superfast wifi for remote workers in Bucharest, then the city’s coworking spaces are likely to offer the right option for you. Bucharest has a growing number of professional coworking spaces in most of its central neighborhoods, and these have all been purpose-built to support productivity and efficiency among members. Of course, this means super-fast, reliable and secure wifi for all coworkers. These spaces are also fantastic because of the additional services they provide, such as virtual offices, meeting spaces and business services. Regular social events and stylish spaces are further reasons to choose a coworking space in Bucharest. Some of the most popular spaces here are Impact Hub, Nod Makerspace and Commons Unirii.
Public wifi for remote workers in Bucharest is also plentiful and growing. Around important locations in the city such as Victoriei Square and the National Arena, strong Orange Romania connections can be found free of charge. The city, together with private telecoms companies, has also provided free wifi hotspots around some of the cities parks, including the Kiselleff parks, Regina Maria and Titan Park. Equally, some of the city’s buses, trolleybuses and trams have been equipped to provide connectivity. You are also likely to find free wifi hotspots around major government buildings and in hotel lobbies.
It will also be important for remote workers in Bucharest to ensure they have good access to the internet at home and through their phone. As such, it is a good idea to get a SIM card as soon as you arrive in Bucharest - a good way to go about this is to visit a Vodafone branch and ask for the “Oferta 8” SIM which has a cost of just 8EUR and provides 8GB of data for 1 month at the high city speeds. Another good idea is to ensure with your landlord that the internet connectivity in any potential apartment is suitable enough for your work and to ask for estimated internet utility costs and speeds before signing any contracts. Telekom and Digi RCS&RDS are the most popular providers in Bucharest, but you are likely to need a local ID to contract any long-term services.
For more information about living in Bucharest as a remote worker, check out our complete Bucharest guide.