Internet Speeds in Bulgaria
🇧🇬 Bulgaria broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.
Bulgaria Internet Speed Snapshot
What Internet Is Like in Bulgaria
Bulgaria surprises many with its fast and affordable internet. Sofia and other cities have extensive fiber coverage, and the country consistently ranks among the fastest and cheapest in the EU for broadband. A highly competitive ISP market - With hundreds of small local providers alongside national operators - Has driven prices down and quality up. Bulgaria's large IT outsourcing sector depends on reliable high-speed connectivity.
Bulgaria's market includes national operators A1 Bulgaria, Vivacom (formerly BTC), and Yettel, alongside a large number of local cable and fiber ISPs. The density of small local ISPs is unique in Europe. International connectivity is via terrestrial links through Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey.
Top ISP Speed Tests in Bulgaria
Provider pages include typical download speed, upload speed, ping, plan notes, common issues, and troubleshooting steps. Use them with your own test results to see whether your connection is limited by your plan, Wi-Fi, or the wider provider network.
| Provider | Download | Upload | Ping | Technology | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Bulgaria | Mbps | Mbps | ms | FTTH, 5G | View speed test → |
| Vivacom | Mbps | Mbps | ms | FTTH, 5G | View speed test → |
| Yettel Bulgaria | Mbps | Mbps | ms | 5G, LTE | View speed test → |
How to Compare Your Result Against Bulgaria
- Run a wired speed test first so Wi-Fi does not hide your real line speed.
- Compare download and upload separately; many plans have strong download but weak upload.
- Check ping and jitter if gaming, video calls, VPNs, or remote desktop feel sluggish.
- Test again in the evening to see whether peak-hour ISP congestion is affecting you.
- Compare your ISP page against the country median before upgrading or switching.
Bulgaria Broadband Notes
- Bulgaria has some of the cheapest gigabit fiber in the EU - Under EUR 10/month in some cities.
- Sofia has gigabit fiber coverage from multiple competing providers.
- Bulgaria has hundreds of small local ISPs competing with national operators.
- IT and BPO exports are major contributors to Bulgaria's economy.
- Bulgaria's CRC enforces EU net neutrality and competition rules.