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Capital city, Paraguay

Internet in Asunción: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
155 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Asunción?

Median fixed broadband in Paraguay is 155 Mbps and mobile is 27 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-07). Café and mall wifi is usually fine for laptop work; coworking is limited, with a few small spaces.

Getting online in Asunción

Details
Home fibreFibre from Tigo, Claro and Copaco in most central areas; roughly 150,000–300,000 PYG a month.
Cafés and coworkingCafé and mall wifi is usually fine for laptop work; coworking is limited, with a few small spaces.
OutagesPower cuts during summer storms and heat peaks
Tourist SIMCarrier shops in malls sell cheap prepaid SIMs with passport registration; data comes in daily, weekly or monthly packs.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersTigo, Personal, Claro
Monthly data plan₲50,000–120,000 ($9–21)

Coworking in Asunción

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in South America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Chile364 Mbps80 Mbps
Peru260 Mbps62 Mbps
Brazil242 Mbps272 Mbps
Colombia231 Mbps45 Mbps
Ecuador219 Mbps64 Mbps
Uruguay208 Mbps—
Suriname183 Mbps64 Mbps
Paraguay155 Mbps27 Mbps
Guyana149 Mbps—
Argentina137 Mbps68 Mbps
Venezuela127 Mbps28 Mbps
Bolivia74 Mbps21 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Asunción?

Median fixed broadband in Paraguay is 155 Mbps and mobile is 27 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-07). Café and mall wifi is usually fine for laptop work; coworking is limited, with a few small spaces.

Which SIM card should I get in Asunción?

Carrier shops in malls sell cheap prepaid SIMs with passport registration; data comes in daily, weekly or monthly packs.

Can I use an eSIM in Paraguay?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

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 Spotted something out of date?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.