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Internet in Easter Island: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
364 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Easter Island?

Median fixed broadband in Chile is 364 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is slow and sometimes drops. Video calls are unreliable; download what you need.

Getting online in Easter Island

Details
Home fibreSatellite and undersea links serve the island; speeds are modest and many lodgings use slower connections.
Cafés and coworkingCafé and hotel wifi is slow and sometimes drops. Video calls are unreliable; download what you need.
OutagesSlow evenings and occasional outages
Tourist SIMPrepaid chips from Entel, Movistar, WOM or Claro are sold in carrier shops and kiosks for a few thousand pesos; register with your passport.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersEntel, Movistar, WOM, Claro
Monthly data plan$10,000–18,000 ($10.2–18.3)

Coworking in Easter Island

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in South America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Chile364 Mbps80 Mbps
Peru260 Mbps62 Mbps
Brazil242 Mbps272 Mbps
Colombia231 Mbps45 Mbps
Ecuador219 Mbps64 Mbps
Uruguay208 Mbps—
Suriname183 Mbps64 Mbps
Paraguay155 Mbps27 Mbps
Guyana149 Mbps—
Argentina137 Mbps68 Mbps
Venezuela127 Mbps28 Mbps
Bolivia74 Mbps21 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Easter Island?

Median fixed broadband in Chile is 364 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is slow and sometimes drops. Video calls are unreliable; download what you need.

Which SIM card should I get in Easter Island?

Prepaid chips from Entel, Movistar, WOM or Claro are sold in carrier shops and kiosks for a few thousand pesos; register with your passport.

Can I use an eSIM in Chile?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.