City in Guerrero, Mexico
Internet in Acapulco: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Acapulco?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and mall wifi is usually fine; independent cafés vary.
Getting online in Acapulco
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Telmex and Totalplay fibre in much of the hotel zone; coverage and reliability vary after Otis damage. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and mall wifi is usually fine; independent cafés vary. |
| Outages | Storms and grid damage can cause power and internet cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telcel, AT&T México |
| Monthly data plan | MX$200–350 ($11.0–19.2) |
Coworking in Acapulco
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Mexico & Central America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | 233 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Costa Rica | 182 Mbps | 71 Mbps |
| El Salvador | 137 Mbps | 38 Mbps |
| Mexico | 118 Mbps | 46 Mbps |
| Nicaragua | 103 Mbps | 28 Mbps |
| Guatemala | 100 Mbps | 63 Mbps |
| Honduras | 96 Mbps | 43 Mbps |
| Belize | 53 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Acapulco?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and mall wifi is usually fine; independent cafés vary.
Which SIM card should I get in Acapulco?
Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line.
Can I use an eSIM in Mexico?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- Instituto Nacional de Migración
- US State Department: Mexico travel advisory
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.