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Internet in Búzios: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Búzios?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in Centro cafés and pousadas is generally fine; remote bays can have patchy 4G.
Getting online in Búzios
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Vivo and local ISPs in most areas; 300–500 Mbps for about 100–140 BRL a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in Centro cafés and pousadas is generally fine; remote bays can have patchy 4G. |
| 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) |
Coworking in Búzios
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 Búzios?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in Centro cafés and pousadas is generally fine; remote bays can have patchy 4G.
Which SIM card should I get in Búzios?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.