Island in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba
Internet in Cayo Coco: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cayo Coco?
Resort wifi is slow and patchy, mostly in lobbies. Expect messaging, not video calls.
Getting online in Cayo Coco
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | No residential rentals. Resorts sell ETECSA wifi cards or packages. |
| Cafés and coworking | Resort wifi is slow and patchy, mostly in lobbies. Expect messaging, not video calls. |
| Outages | Fuel shortages and blackouts can affect services. |
| Tourist SIM | CubacelTur temporary SIM from Havana Terminal 3, other airports or ETECSA offices, with passport; 7- or 30-day packs. Signal drops during blackouts. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | ETECSA (Cubacel) |
| Blocked services | Some independent Cuban news sites are blocked, and many US services geoblock Cuba because of sanctions. VPNs are legal and widely used. Internet is cut during protests. |
Coworking in Cayo Coco
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Caribbean
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 74 Mbps | 126 Mbps |
| Haiti | 49 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Cayo Coco?
Resort wifi is slow and patchy, mostly in lobbies. Expect messaging, not video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Cayo Coco?
CubacelTur temporary SIM from Havana Terminal 3, other airports or ETECSA offices, with passport; 7- or 30-day packs. Signal drops during blackouts.
Can I use an eSIM in Cuba?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Cuba
- ETECSA (Cubacel)
- Cuba Travel (official tourism)
- Tico Times: Canadian operators halt Cuba packages Jun–Oct 2026
- AirHelp: Cuba jet fuel shortage, Feb 2026
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 Spotted something out of date?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.