City in Azuay, Ecuador
Internet in Cuenca: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cuenca?
Median fixed broadband in Ecuador is 219 Mbps and mobile is 64 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usually fine for laptops; small coworking options are scattered through the center.
Getting online in Cuenca
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from CNT, Netlife and Claro in most apartments; about $20–35 a month at 200–500 Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is usually fine for laptops; small coworking options are scattered through the center. |
| Tourist SIM | Claro or Tigo stores in malls sell prepaid SIMs with passport registration; Claro has the widest coverage. Tigo also sells eSIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Tigo (formerly Movistar) |
| Monthly data plan | $10–20 ($10–20) |
Coworking in Cuenca
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 Cuenca?
Median fixed broadband in Ecuador is 219 Mbps and mobile is 64 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usually fine for laptops; small coworking options are scattered through the center.
Which SIM card should I get in Cuenca?
Claro or Tigo stores in malls sell prepaid SIMs with passport registration; Claro has the widest coverage. Tigo also sells eSIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Ecuador?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.