Internet and phone connection in Phuket: SIM card, wifi, working from the apartment
Which SIM card to get in Phuket, whether you need a separate wifi router, and how dedicated internet in an apartment differs from shared wifi — using Phuket Real 24 as an example.
In Phuket, for phone connection most people buy a local tourist SIM card at the airport or a mobile operator shop, and for working from the apartment what matters is not the SIM but whether the internet in the unit is dedicated or shared across the building. Every apartment at Phuket Real 24 has a dedicated 300 Mbps connection, regardless of category or floor.
Which SIM card to get in Phuket
Direct answer: buy a Thai tourist SIM with a data package right after landing — at the airport, at a mobile operator shop, or in a shopping mall; it works island-wide and is usually enough for navigation, messengers, and video calls outside the apartment.
There’s no need to buy a separate router with its own SIM for the apartment if the unit already has internet — that would be a duplicate expense. The SIM is for connection outside the home: taxis, maps, messengers.
How is dedicated internet different from shared wifi
Direct answer: dedicated internet is a separate channel for one unit; shared wifi is one channel split across the whole building or floor among all guests at once.
A listing that says “wifi included” doesn’t tell you which kind of channel it is. In the evening, when several neighbors stream video or make calls at the same time, a shared channel can fail to hold a video call even if the advertised speed looks high. Every apartment at Phuket Real 24 has a dedicated 300 Mbps connection — a channel that isn’t shared with neighbors.
Is the internet fast enough for work and video calls
Direct answer: for video calls, cloud services, and regular office work, 300 Mbps on a dedicated channel is more than enough; the usual bottleneck isn’t the provider’s speed but whether the channel is shared or not.
If both people in a household work remotely at the same time, or calls overlap, the missing piece may not be speed but quiet, separate space — that’s a layout question rather than an internet one. For a full breakdown of what else is needed for remote work from Phuket — the on-site coworking space, rental term, time zone — see remote work from Phuket: setting up daily life.
Do you need a separate room for calls
Direct answer: if only one person is working, the living room in a one-bedroom apartment is usually enough; if you need a separate room for calls, look at two-bedroom categories.
In one-bedroom apartments (Deluxe Pool View 40 m², Deluxe Ocean View 40 m²) the living room is free during the day for calls. If you need a dedicated room for a home office, consider Family 2 Bedroom 54 m² or Grande Luxury 2 Bedroom 69 m².
What else matters for a long stay with connectivity
Connection and internet are only one part of long-term living; utility bills, cleaning, and the deposit are calculated separately from the rent. For details, see utility bills on a long-term rental in Phuket.
In short
- A tourist SIM is for connection outside the apartment — buy it right after landing.
- Dedicated internet in the unit matters more than shared building wifi: 300 Mbps in every Phuket Real 24 apartment.
- For two people working remotely at once, a two-bedroom category is more comfortable.
If you’re planning to work or make calls from Phuket, message us on Telegram @MidaGrandePhuket24: we’ll match an apartment to your needs. The full catalog is on the apartments page.
Updated: 2026-10-15