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Internet in Lebanon 2026: Ogero, ISPs, fibre and prices

A practical guide to home internet in Lebanon in 2026: who runs the network, where fibre is available, what Ogero and private ISPs charge, and how to apply.

IT Magazine Staff November 11, 2026 · 12 min read

Last updated: November 2026

Most homes in Lebanon get fixed internet over Ogero’s network, either directly from Ogero or through a licensed private provider such as IDM, Cyberia, Terranet or Sodetel. Fibre is available in a growing but still limited list of areas, and where it reaches you a 400 GB plan at up to 300 Mbps costs about $23 a month before VAT from Ogero, with private providers charging slightly more. This guide sets out who runs what, which plans exist, what they cost as of November 2026 and how to apply.

Who runs the internet in Lebanon

The fixed network is a state system with several layers. Knowing which one you deal with explains most of the prices and delays you will meet.

Ministry of Telecommunications (MoT). The ministry owns nearly all of the infrastructure, including fibre, copper and mobile base stations, and on its recommendation the government sets telecom prices, Executive Magazine reported in a profile republished by Ogero.
Ogero. The state-owned operator runs the exchanges (known locally as centrales), the copper and fibre lines, and sells internet and landline service directly to homes and businesses.
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). The regulator licenses providers, approves equipment and, in 2026, began moving subscribers off unlicensed networks.
Private ISPs and DSPs. Internet service providers such as IDM, Cyberia, Terranet and Sodetel sell their own plans on top of Ogero’s lines. Data service providers (DSPs) run transmission networks. In 2018 the ministry licensed three DSPs, Connect, GDS (a sister company of IDM) and TriSat, to offer fibre to the home over Ogero’s network, with Ogero remaining the sole owner of the fibre, according to a TeleGeography report republished by Ogero.

The structure is being reorganised. In a July 2026 interview reported by the National News Agency, Telecommunications Minister Charles Hajj said Lebanon had begun applying Law 431 of 2002, which provides for a regulator, a restructured ministry and a new operator called Liban Telecom, and that fibre and fixed wireless services would open to private investment under regulatory oversight.

Connection types and typical speeds

The speed you get depends far more on the technology reaching your building than on the plan you choose. Ogero’s own figures are below.

Technology	Typical download speed	What decides it
ADSL (copper)	About 20 Mbps down, 1 Mbps up (Ogero maximum); average about 15 Mbps	Distance from the exchange and line quality
VDSL (copper to a street cabinet)	About 50 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up	Speed falls when the cabinet is more than 800 m away
Fibre to the home, Ogero	Up to 300 Mbps on larger plans	Whether your area and building are connected
Fibre to the home, private ISP	Up to 300 Mbps; up to 1 Gbps on the GDS network in some areas (IDM)	Which network serves your area
LTE fixed wireless (Ogero)	Rural areas reach about 50 Mbps, Ogero said in 2024	Coverage of Ogero’s LTE sites

Real-world speeds are lower than the headline figures. Ookla data in DataReportal’s Digital 2027 report put Lebanon’s median fixed download speed at 21.54 Mbps at the end of 2026, against 36.84 Mbps on mobile networks. Our report on the DataReportal figures has the full numbers.

Where fibre is available

Fibre coverage is patchy and changes month by month, so the only reliable answer for a specific address comes from a feasibility check on your line.

Ogero’s deployment page, checked in November 2026, lists these places in its FTTx plan for 2026 to 2028: Antelias, Araya, Bir Hassan, Chhim, Choueifat, Dbaiyeh, Dekouane, Elissar, Haddath, Jal el Dib, Jdeideh, Jezzine, Jounieh, Khalde, Mazraa, Minie, Mreijeh, Nabatieh, Naher, Ras el Nabeh, Saida, Samrieh, Sin el Fil, Tripoli Tell and Zahle. Ogero says the list is subject to change.

Several larger projects are under way:

In June 2026 Minister Hajj announced that Ogero had signed contracts for the country’s largest fibre to the home project, covering more than 325,000 homes and businesses and 25 central offices, funded from savings made in 2025, Daily Beirut reported.
In July 2026 he said the first phase would cover around 350,000 homes, and that the aim was to raise broadband subscriptions from 50,000 to 500,000 within three years.
Also in July 2026 he pointed to the launch of a fibre to the home project in Saida.
Ogero’s chairman, Imad Kreidieh, said in January 2025 that 221,000 households had been connected to fibre in 2024, Arab News reported.

Private providers publish their own coverage maps. IDM says it starts fibre service in an area as soon as the ministry’s deployment there is complete, and both IDM and Cyberia offer a coverage check on their websites.

Ogero prices as of November 2026

Ogero publishes its prices in Lebanese pounds. The US dollar figures below are conversions at LBP 89,500 to the dollar, the rate that has held since late 2023 and was still in place in 2026, according to LBCI. All prices exclude 11% VAT and stamp duty. Prices were checked on Ogero’s website in November 2026.

Limited quota plans

These plans are not slowed down when you reach the quota. Each extra gigabyte costs LBP 25,000 (about $0.28) unless you ask Ogero to throttle the line instead. The 80 GB and 100 GB plans are sold on copper lines only.

Speed (up to)	Monthly quota	Price (LBP)	About (USD)
4 Mbps	80 GB	420,000	$4.69
50 Mbps	100 GB	630,000	$7.04
50 Mbps	160 GB	1,000,000	$11.17
50 Mbps	200 GB	1,250,000	$13.97
50 Mbps	300 GB	1,750,000	$19.55
300 Mbps	400 GB	2,100,000	$23.46
300 Mbps	500 GB	2,450,000	$27.37
300 Mbps	800 GB	2,800,000	$31.28
300 Mbps	1,000 GB	3,500,000	$39.11
300 Mbps	1,500 GB	5,250,000	$58.66
300 Mbps	2,000 GB	6,300,000	$70.39

Unlimited plans with a fair usage limit

Ogero’s “unlimited” plans have no overage charge, but speed drops once you pass the fair usage limit.

Speed (up to)	Price (LBP)	About (USD)	Fair usage limit	Speed after limit
6 Mbps	1,250,000	$13.97	400 GB	2 Mbps
8 Mbps	1,750,000	$19.55	600 GB	2 Mbps
50 Mbps	2,250,000	$25.14	800 GB	4 Mbps

Top-up vouchers add 100 GB for LBP 500,000 (about $5.59) or 200 GB for LBP 1,000,000 (about $11.17), once a month.

One-time installation fees

xDSL: LBP 150,000 (about $1.68) plus the modem
LTE or HDSL: LBP 500,000 (about $5.59) plus the modem
Fibre: LBP 750,000 (about $8.38) plus the modem and the cost of the vertical wiring in your building

You also need an Ogero landline. The monthly landline fee is LBP 200,000, which includes 1,000 minutes of national landline calls, and installation is LBP 160,000 including VAT.

Ogero vs private ISPs: fibre prices compared

IDM and Cyberia publish identical fibre price lists. The table compares them with Ogero’s closest plan. Private provider prices also exclude 11% VAT. Prices were checked in November 2026.

Monthly quota	Ogero (speed, LBP)	Ogero (USD)	IDM / Cyberia (LBP)	IDM / Cyberia (USD)
300 GB	50 Mbps, 1,750,000	$19.55	1,800,000	$20.11
400 GB	300 Mbps, 2,100,000	$23.46	2,150,000	$24.02
500 GB	300 Mbps, 2,450,000	$27.37	2,525,000	$28.21
750 GB (private) / 800 GB (Ogero)	300 Mbps, 2,800,000	$31.28	2,875,000	$32.12
1,000 GB	300 Mbps, 3,500,000	$39.11	3,550,000	$39.66
1,500 GB	300 Mbps, 5,250,000	$58.66	5,300,000	$59.22
2,000 GB	300 Mbps, 6,300,000	$70.39	6,400,000	$71.51

The price gap is small, under $1.20 a month on every tier. The differences lie elsewhere:

Speed. IDM lists its plans at up to 1 Gbps, but says that speed is only available on the GDS network in specific areas, with up to 300 Mbps elsewhere. Cyberia also lists up to 1 Gbps. Ogero’s 300 GB plan is capped at 50 Mbps, while the private 300 GB plan is not.
Extras. IDM and Cyberia sell add-ons at LBP 360,000 (about $4.02) a month each, such as unlimited night use from 11pm to 7am, unlimited weekends, or unlimited Netflix, TikTok or video calls. IDM limits unlimited nights, weekends and video calls to plans of 400 GB and above.
Billing. Ogero adds internet charges to your monthly landline bill. Private providers offer prepaid top-ups by card, at dealers and through money transfer outlets, or postpaid billing by bank standing order.
Setup. IDM says its fibre setup includes installation, the fibre modem and one free month, and asks customers to call 1282 for the setup fee, which it does not publish.

How to apply

Applying to Ogero

Get a landline if you do not have one. Apply at an Ogero point of service with one document from each group: identity (ID card, valid passport, or Form 2 for military personnel), property (title deed or rent contract notarised by the municipality or a notary) and reference (a landline number in the same building, or a photo of the phone box).
Check fibre availability. Check the areas on Ogero’s FTTx deployment plan, then call 1515 or ask at a point of service for a feasibility study, which tests the maximum speed your line can carry.
Apply for internet. Ogero accepts applications by phone on 1515, through its social media accounts, at points of service or online. It asks for a copy of your ID, which you can send by WhatsApp, email or fax. Applications without an ID are cancelled.
Prepare the wiring. For copper, run a cable from your home to the building’s phone box, labelled with your name and number. For fibre, install the vertical fibre wiring between your flat and the fibre box, also labelled. Ogero publishes a list of recommended vertical installation companies by region. LTE needs no preparation, as Ogero installs the modem.
Wait for installation. Ogero says DSL usually takes 10 to 15 working days.

Ogero’s call centres, 1515 and 1516, work Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm. Points of service are open from 8am to 4pm.

Applying to a private ISP

You still need an Ogero landline in most cases, because private plans run over Ogero’s lines. Contact the provider directly: IDM on 1282, Terranet on 1293, or through the websites of Cyberia and Sodetel. IDM publishes a fibre application form as a PDF on its website.

If you are on an unlicensed network

Many homes buy internet from neighbourhood distributors that have no licence. Under TRA Decision 4/2026 of 5 February 2026, subscribers of unlicensed networks are being moved to licensed providers, starting with ten Ogero exchanges: Achrafieh, Hamra, Badaro, Adlieh, Mina el Hosn, Ras Beirut, Baabda, Hazmieh, Tripoli Mina and Tripoli Bahsas, Annahar reported in October 2026. Haitham Sarhan, a TRA board member, told Annahar that the switch itself adds no cost for subscribers. If no licensed provider contacts you, ask your current provider which company serves your area or check the list of licensed companies on the TRA website. In November 2026 Minister Hajj said there were more than 1,800 unlicensed networks and that he planned to dismantle them within 90 days. Our report on the prosecutor’s transfer order covers the legal side.

Outages, power and war damage

The biggest cause of outages has been power, not the network itself. In a 2023 interview republished by Ogero, Kreidieh said that once the state electricity company stopped round-the-clock supply, fuel shortages forced exchanges to shut down, while the core network kept working. In January 2025 he said Ogero was putting solar power on 358 sites, with 4 MW of generation and 463 kAh of storage, in a $9.6 million project expected to save $8.5 million a year.

Conflict has also cut service in the south. In July 2026 the minister said that of Ogero’s 82 exchanges in the south, 59 were working normally, 7 were destroyed and 16 were out of service because they sit in restricted zones. He said services had returned to 90% of pre-war levels.

To report a fault, call 1515, use Ogero’s social media accounts or file a report on its website. Ogero says DSL and landline faults are usually fixed within three working days.

Starlink: not yet for homes

The cabinet granted Starlink a licence in September 2025. The TRA’s Starlink FAQ, last updated on 23 September 2026, says residential and individual subscriptions are not permitted under the current framework. Eligible users are companies for their own business, maritime and aviation users, and official bodies, embassies and civil society organisations on a list issued by the minister. The licence sets a minimum monthly subscription of $100. Equipment must be imported through Starlink Lebanon or an appointed distributor, and roaming by visitors is not allowed. Beirut.com reported in August 2026 that Starlink had not yet launched commercially for the public.

Practical tips

Ask for a feasibility study first. It tells you whether your line supports VDSL or fibre before you pay for a faster plan.
Use a wired connection to test speed. IDM notes that full fibre speeds need a cable or a Wi-Fi 6 router or mesh system.
Watch the overage charges. On limited plans each extra gigabyte costs LBP 25,000 at both Ogero and the private providers listed here. Ask for throttling at the quota if you would rather slow down than pay.
Use the one-a-month top-up. On Ogero, a 100 GB top-up can reverse fair usage throttling on unlimited plans if your total use is below the new limit.
Freeze rather than cancel when you travel. Ogero charges LBP 245,000 to freeze and LBP 7,500 a month while frozen. IDM charges LBP 550,000 a month to freeze a fibre account.
Keep your ID and contract copies ready. Upgrades usually happen in the first week of the month, and Ogero cancels applications that arrive without an ID.

FAQ

How much does fibre internet cost in Lebanon?

As of November 2026, Ogero’s 400 GB plan at up to 300 Mbps costs LBP 2,100,000 a month (about $23.46) before 11% VAT. The same quota from IDM or Cyberia costs LBP 2,150,000 (about $24.02) before VAT.

Is Ogero cheaper than private ISPs?

Yes, slightly. On every fibre tier compared above, Ogero is LBP 50,000 to 100,000 cheaper a month, or roughly $0.56 to $1.12.

What documents do I need for a new internet line?

A copy of your ID. For a new landline you also need a notarised title deed or rent contract, and a reference landline number in the building or a photo of the phone box.

How do I know if fibre is available at my address?

Check Ogero’s FTTx deployment plan, call 1515, or check the coverage maps of IDM, Cyberia or GDS.

Can I get Starlink at home in Lebanon?

No. As of September 2026 the TRA does not permit residential or individual Starlink subscriptions.

How long does installation take?

Ogero says DSL usually takes 10 to 15 working days and a new landline 7 to 10 working days. Fibre also depends on the vertical wiring in your building being ready.

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