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Is the wifi good for remote workers in Prague?

Determining whether the available wifi for remote workers in Prague is reliable enough for your online work is an essential part of considering the Czech capital as a potential destination. Thankfully, the city has an advanced communications' infrastructure, and average speeds for fixed broadband oscillate around 20-30 Mbps here, with some plans guaranteeing much faster speeds. In addition to fast internet connectivity, youโ€™ll find lots of places to actually get connected around Prague. The city is home to a robust coffee-house culture, and you can count on finding lots of laptop-friendly cafes around town where you can spend a few hours working productively. In addition to that, free public wifi is widely available as are coworking spaces with superfast connectivity.


For any remote worker, however, it will be most important to ensure fast and reliable connectivity at home. As such, it is a good idea for you to check directly with your landlord about any connectivity arrangements in place well before your arrival at any prospective apartments. Check if the cost of internet is included in your rent, and also get information on which plan and provider the apartment uses. UPC and o2 are the most popular internet service providers in Prague, but there are several others offering a range of deals. Youโ€™ll certainly also want to have data access on your mobile and obtaining a SIM card at any operator branch around the city is relatively easy. For around 800CZK you can buy 5GB of data monthly with the major operators here.


The cityโ€™s popular cafes also offer great opportunities in terms of wifi for remote workers in Prague. Youโ€™ll find lots of great, alternative and classic coffee-houses around the city offering comfortable and welcoming laptop-friendly spaces where it is possible to spend a few hours working remotely. In these locations wifi networks are usually private, so youโ€™ll need to ask the barista or waiter for the password. Pragueโ€™s cafeโ€™s are also great places to socialize, get a sense of local life and even meet other remote workers from around the world. Some of the most popular cafes with wifi for remote workers in Prague include Cafedu, Kavarna Liberal and Na Hollaru.


If youโ€™re looking for superfast wifi for remote workers in Prague, then the cityโ€™s coworking spaces are likely to offer the best options for you. These membership-based spaces often have installed purpose-built communications networks meant to handle a range of activities carried out by coworkers. As such, you can expect connectivity in these spaces to be reliable and fast, able to handle any major uploads or sensitive information you might need to handle. Of course, there are added benefits beyond fast wifi in Pragueโ€™s coworking spaces - here youโ€™ll be able to meet other remote workers and be able to access valuable professional networking opportunities. Coworking spaces with fast wifi for remote workers in Prague include Paper Hub, Node5 and Opero.


Conveniently, you can also expect to find public wifi networks around the city. Pragueโ€™s Municipal Library is another great space where you can find connectivity and comfortable areas to work in. On the move, youโ€™ll also find some low-floor trams that are enabled with wifi. Most shopping centers, the cityโ€™s main airport and all hotel lobbies will also provide connectivity for users.


For more information about living in Prague as a remote worker, check out our complete Prague guide.