City in Quintana Roo, Mexico
Internet in Cancún: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cancún?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Decent wifi in downtown cafés and Hotel Zone malls; resort wifi is often slow in rooms.
Getting online in Cancún
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Telmex, Izzi and Totalplay in most apartments; about MXN 400–800 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Decent wifi in downtown cafés and Hotel Zone malls; resort wifi is often slow in rooms. |
| Outages | Power and wifi cuts during storms and hurricanes |
| Tourist SIM | Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telcel, AT&T México |
| Monthly data plan | MX$200–400 ($11–22) |
Coworking in Cancún
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Mexico & Central America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | 233 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Costa Rica | 182 Mbps | 71 Mbps |
| El Salvador | 137 Mbps | 38 Mbps |
| Mexico | 118 Mbps | 46 Mbps |
| Nicaragua | 103 Mbps | 28 Mbps |
| Guatemala | 100 Mbps | 63 Mbps |
| Honduras | 96 Mbps | 43 Mbps |
| Belize | 53 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Cancún?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Decent wifi in downtown cafés and Hotel Zone malls; resort wifi is often slow in rooms.
Which SIM card should I get in Cancún?
Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line.
Can I use an eSIM in Mexico?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- Cancún International Airport (ASUR)
- ADO
- Hospital Galenia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.