Town in Colonia, Uruguay
Internet in Colonia del Sacramento: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Colonia del Sacramento?
Median fixed broadband in Uruguay is 208 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is good for laptop work; the old town has few quiet work spots.
Getting online in Colonia del Sacramento
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Antel fibre in central areas; about UYU 1,000–1,600 a month, but monthly rentals are few. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi is good for laptop work; the old town has few quiet work spots. |
| Tourist SIM | Antel, Claro and Tigo shops sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; Antel has the widest coverage and Tigo sells prepaid eSIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Antel, Claro, Tigo (formerly Movistar) |
| Monthly data plan | $U500–1,000 ($12–25) |
Coworking in Colonia del Sacramento
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 Colonia del Sacramento?
Median fixed broadband in Uruguay is 208 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is good for laptop work; the old town has few quiet work spots.
Which SIM card should I get in Colonia del Sacramento?
Antel, Claro and Tigo shops sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; Antel has the widest coverage and Tigo sells prepaid eSIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Uruguay?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Uruguay
- Antel
- Claro
- Tigo (formerly Movistar)
- Colonia Department (Intendencia)
- Buquebus
- Colonia Express
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 Spotted something out of date?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.