Capital city, Argentina
Internet in Buenos Aires: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Buenos Aires?
Median fixed broadband in Argentina is 137 Mbps and mobile is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in most Palermo and Recoleta cafés; passwords are often on the receipt or ask staff. Coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Getting online in Buenos Aires
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Fibertel, Telecentro, Movistar and Personal Flow is widely available; usually 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly 25,000–50,000 ARS a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in most Palermo and Recoleta cafés; passwords are often on the receipt or ask staff. Coworking spaces have reliable fibre. |
| Outages | Occasional neighbourhood power and internet cuts in summer heat |
| Tourist SIM | Personal, Claro and Movistar sell cheap prepaid chips in their shops with a passport; activation can be fiddly, so international eSIMs are easier. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Personal, Claro, Movistar |
| Monthly data plan | $10,000–22,000 ($6.6–14.4) |
Coworking spaces in Buenos Aires
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Several central locations | — |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Buenos Aires?
Median fixed broadband in Argentina is 137 Mbps and mobile is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in most Palermo and Recoleta cafés; passwords are often on the receipt or ask staff. Coworking spaces have reliable fibre.
Which SIM card should I get in Buenos Aires?
Personal, Claro and Movistar sell cheap prepaid chips in their shops with a passport; activation can be fiddly, so international eSIMs are easier.
Can I use an eSIM in Argentina?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Buenos Aires?
Yes: WeWork.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Argentina
- Personal
- Claro
- Movistar
- Buenos Aires City Government
- Aeropuertos Argentina
- Hospital Alemán
- Hospital Italiano
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 Spotted something out of date?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.