Setting up internet when you move to Malta
Good news first: Malta is small, densely networked, and well connected — gigabit speeds are available at most addresses, and prices are moderate by EU standards. The market is three providers deep: GO (the incumbent, biggest fibre network), Melita (cable that reaches practically every address in Malta and Gozo) and Epic (newer fibre, sharpest promos). Starlink also works here if you’re somewhere unusual — a boat, a farmhouse, a valley.
The five steps, in order
- ✓Check what's already in the property. Rentals often have a live Melita cable socket or GO fibre termination point from the previous tenant — reconnecting an existing line is much faster than a fresh install.
- ✓Check availability at your address on all three providers' sites. Coverage, not price, decides your shortlist in Malta.
- ✓Compare on true cost over the contract, not the promo headline — Malta's providers lead with 'months free' offers that expire mid-contract.
- ✓Have your passport or EU ID card and your Maltese address ready when you sign up.
- ✓Book the installation slot early — the wait is usually days, but new fibre pulls can take longer, and August is slow everywhere in Malta.
What it costs right now
Live from our catalogue: the cheapest fixed line on the island currently works out at €19.95/month true cost (Melita Home Internet 100), and most households land between €25 and €40/month for a fast bundle with TV included. The live cheapest-internet ranking always shows the current top five.
Short stay? Skip the contract
Headline bundles run on 24-month contracts. If you’re here for months rather than years: shorter-term plans exist at a premium; 4G/5G home internet needs no line at all; Starlink runs contract-free at €45.00/month (hardware extra) anywhere with sky view; and for a stay under a couple of months, a generous mobile data plan hotspotted to your laptop is often all you need.
Next step
Compare every broadband plan in Malta — filter by speed and contract length — or see how the providers stack up head to head: GO vs Melita, GO vs Epic, Melita vs Epic.
Frequently asked questions
How long does internet installation take in Malta?+
If the building is already served by the provider's network — which is common, since Melita's cable passes virtually every address — installation is typically completed within days to two weeks. A brand-new fibre pull can take longer. Ask the provider for an installation date before you sign.
What documents do I need to get internet in Malta?+
An identity document (passport or EU ID card) and your Maltese address; providers may also ask for proof of address or a local payment method. You do not need a residence card to subscribe.
Can I get internet in Malta without a 24-month contract?+
Yes, though it costs more per month. Options include shorter-term plans from the main providers, Starlink (no contract, works anywhere), and 4G/5G home internet. For stays under a few months, a generous mobile data plan or travel eSIM may be all you need.
Which internet provider covers my address in Malta?+
Melita's cable network covers essentially all of Malta and Gozo. GO's fibre footprint is the island's largest, and Epic's fibre is newer and still growing. Each provider's site has an address checker — check all three, because the best deal is only relevant if it's available at your address.