Capital city in Federal District, Brazil
Internet in Brasília: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Brasília?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable wifi in cafés and malls; as a government and tech hub, coworking spaces are common.
Getting online in Brasília
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Vivo, Claro and local ISPs in most apartments; roughly R$100–200 a month for 300–600 Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Reliable wifi in cafés and malls; as a government and tech hub, coworking spaces are common. |
| Tourist SIM | Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vivo, Claro, TIM |
| Monthly data plan | R$40–80 ($7.7–15.3) |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Brasília?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Reliable wifi in cafés and malls; as a government and tech hub, coworking spaces are common.
Which SIM card should I get in Brasília?
Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest.
Can I use an eSIM in Brazil?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.