Internet in Belgrade is generally fast and good value, and fibre is widely available in the city. Offers, speeds and prices change often, so use this guide to understand the market and then check each provider’s current plans for your exact address.
Main Providers
Serbia’s main telecom operators offer home internet, TV and mobile bundles. The names you will see most often are:
- Telekom Srbija (mts): the national operator, with fibre and mobile.
- Yettel: mobile operator that also sells home internet in some areas.
- A1: mobile and home internet.
- SBB (United Group): cable, fibre and TV bundles.
- Orion Telekom: fibre and TV in parts of Belgrade.
Which providers can serve your flat depends on the building, so check availability by address on each provider’s site or ask your landlord what is already installed. Starlink and other satellite options are mainly relevant outside covered areas.
Connection Types
| Type | Best for | Things to check |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre | Home working, streaming, video calls | Availability in your building |
| Cable | General home use | Speed can vary at busy times |
| Mobile (4G/5G) home router | Short stays, no landline | Data limits and signal at your address |
| Satellite | Remote areas | Higher latency, weather sensitivity |
Contracts, Installation and Equipment
Many providers offer contracts of 12 or 24 months with a discount for a longer commitment, and early cancellation can cost money. Ask about installation fees, equipment (router rental or purchase), data caps and whether the price rises after a promotional period. A foreigner may be asked for a passport and proof of address or residence, and some providers require a local bank account or a Serbian ID number, so ask your landlord whether the flat has an existing line you can take over.
Mobile SIM Cards
Prepaid SIM cards are easy to buy and are popular with short-stay visitors and new arrivals. Registration with a passport is normally required. See our guide to buying a SIM card in Belgrade.
Choosing a Plan
- Count how many people and devices will use the connection, and whether you take video calls for work.
- Compare the regular price, not just the promotional price.
- Check contract length and cancellation terms.
- Test the speed on arrival, and report problems under the provider’s guarantee.
- Keep a mobile data plan as a backup for work.
For other household bills, see our utilities guide, and for remote workers, our digital nomad guide.
I’m Nevena, a writer and Belgrade native who now splits my time between Serbia and the UK. I’ve been living between two countries for 8 years, which means I understand Belgrade from both sides: as someone who grew up here, and as someone who had to rediscover it through expat eyes.
That dual perspective shapes everything I write. I cover expat life in Belgrade in depth, the things no guidebook tells you, like how to navigate the healthcare system, where to find reliable childcare, what property buying actually involves for foreigners, and how much things really cost when you live here rather than just visiting. I’ve done most of this myself, which means my guides are based on real experience, not research from a distance.
I also write about Serbia and the wider Balkans as a travel destination, a region that still surprises people with how much it offers. I’ve taken 35+ solo trips across Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia and Romania, and I speak Serbian, English and conversational Romanian.
Belgrade is one of Europe’s most underrated cities, and I’ve made it my mission to change that, one honest, practical guide at a time.