Capital city in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Internet in Georgetown: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Georgetown?
Median fixed broadband in Guyana is 149 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotels, malls and a few cafés have decent wifi; speeds vary by block.
Getting online in Georgetown
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from ONE Communications (GTT) and others in many areas; roughly 8,000–20,000 GYD a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotels, malls and a few cafés have decent wifi; speeds vary by block. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts in storms |
| Tourist SIM | ONE and Digicel shops in Georgetown sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; coverage is thin in the interior. |
| Carriers | ONE Communications (formerly GTT), Digicel |
| Monthly data plan | G$3,000–6,000 ($14–29) |
Coworking in Georgetown
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 Georgetown?
Median fixed broadband in Guyana is 149 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotels, malls and a few cafés have decent wifi; speeds vary by block.
Which SIM card should I get in Georgetown?
ONE and Digicel shops in Georgetown sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; coverage is thin in the interior.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.