Coworking and internet abroad
How to guarantee reliable internet when moving abroad: coworking picks, backup mobile data, router tests, and city-level connectivity scores on Jonzy.
Remote work fails when Wi-Fi fails. Before you sign a lease, validate connectivity the way you would inspect a bathroom, speed tests at the exact desk, at peak hours, on backup mobile data.
Test before you lease
Run speed tests at the apartment during a viewing. Ask the landlord about fibre vs building shared lines. In Bali, Medellín villas, and older European buildings, block-level variance is huge.
Coworking as insurance
A monthly coworking pass is often cheaper than one missed deadline. Flagship nomad cities have dense options. WeWork, local chains, and café-pass hybrids. Book a trial day before committing monthly.
Backup connectivity
Carry an unlocked phone, local SIM with generous data, and optionally a portable router. Know your employer's VPN requirements, some block certain countries.
City connectivity scores
Jonzy scores internet quality per city in the catalog. Use it to filter destinations if video calls are non-negotiable.
Frequently asked questions
What internet speed do relocators need?
25 Mbps down is a practical minimum for video calls; 50+ Mbps is comfortable for households with multiple workers. Upload speed matters as much as download for calls.
Is café Wi-Fi enough?
For occasional work, yes. For primary employment with SLA expectations, no, use coworking or home fibre with backup data.
How does Jonzy score internet?
Each city has an internet score reflecting typical fibre availability, mobile data quality, and coworking density in nomad neighbourhoods.