Mountain town in Tungurahua, Ecuador
Internet in Baños: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Baños?
Median fixed broadband in Ecuador is 219 Mbps and mobile is 64 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; fast enough for video calls in some hostels.
Getting online in Baños
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from CNT and Netlife in many buildings; about $20–30 a month, but check before renting. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; fast enough for video calls in some hostels. |
| Outages | Short power cuts during storms |
| Tourist SIM | Claro or Tigo stores in malls sell prepaid SIMs with passport registration; Claro has the widest coverage. Tigo also sells eSIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Tigo (formerly Movistar) |
| Monthly data plan | $10–20 ($10–20) |
Coworking in Baños
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Baños?
Median fixed broadband in Ecuador is 219 Mbps and mobile is 64 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; fast enough for video calls in some hostels.
Which SIM card should I get in Baños?
Claro or Tigo stores in malls sell prepaid SIMs with passport registration; Claro has the widest coverage. Tigo also sells eSIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Ecuador?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
More about Baños
Going to Baños solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Baños meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
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 Spotted something out of date?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.