City in Paraná, Brazil
Internet in Curitiba: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Curitiba?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and coworking wifi is generally solid; the city has a strong tech and remote-work scene.
Getting online in Curitiba
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Vivo, Claro, Copel and many local ISPs; roughly R$100–200 a month for 300–600 Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and coworking wifi is generally solid; the city has a strong tech and remote-work scene. |
| Tourist SIM | Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vivo, Claro, TIM |
| Monthly data plan | R$40–80 ($7.7–15.3) |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Curitiba?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and coworking wifi is generally solid; the city has a strong tech and remote-work scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Curitiba?
Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest.
Can I use an eSIM in Brazil?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.