City in Itapúa, Paraguay
Internet in Encarnación: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Encarnación?
Median fixed broadband in Paraguay is 155 Mbps and mobile is 27 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-07). Café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; no real coworking scene.
Getting online in Encarnación
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Tigo and Claro in central buildings; roughly 150,000–300,000 PYG a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; no real coworking scene. |
| Outages | Power cuts during summer storms |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier shops in malls sell cheap prepaid SIMs with passport registration; data comes in daily, weekly or monthly packs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Tigo, Personal, Claro |
| Monthly data plan | ₲50,000–120,000 ($9–21) |
Coworking in Encarnación
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 Encarnación?
Median fixed broadband in Paraguay is 155 Mbps and mobile is 27 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-07). Café wifi is fine for messaging and light work; no real coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Encarnación?
Carrier shops in malls sell cheap prepaid SIMs with passport registration; data comes in daily, weekly or monthly packs.
Can I use an eSIM in Paraguay?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Paraguay
- Tigo
- Personal
- Claro
- Paraguay Tourism Secretariat (SENATUR)
- UNESCO: Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná
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 Spotted something out of date?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.