Island in Belize District, Belize
Internet in Caye Caulker: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Caye Caulker?
Median fixed broadband in Belize is 53 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and guesthouses offer wifi, but video calls can lag; power cuts happen during storms.
Getting online in Caye Caulker
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre arrives in some guesthouses and rentals; speeds are mid, with prices higher than the mainland. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and guesthouses offer wifi, but video calls can lag; power cuts happen during storms. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts during storms |
| Tourist SIM | Digi or SMART SIMs from their stores and resellers in towns; bring your passport. Data costs more than elsewhere in Central America. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Digi, SMART |
| Monthly data plan | BZ$40–80 ($20–40) |
Coworking in Caye Caulker
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 Caye Caulker?
Median fixed broadband in Belize is 53 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and guesthouses offer wifi, but video calls can lag; power cuts happen during storms.
Which SIM card should I get in Caye Caulker?
Digi or SMART SIMs from their stores and resellers in towns; bring your passport. Data costs more than elsewhere in Central America.
Can I use an eSIM in Belize?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.