City, Mexico
Internet in Guanajuato: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Guanajuato?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Decent wifi in cafés and hostels; thick colonial walls can weaken signal indoors.
Getting online in Guanajuato
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Telmex or Totalplay fibre in most buildings; plans about MXN 400–800 a month, but old hillside houses may lack it. |
| Cafés and coworking | Decent wifi in cafés and hostels; thick colonial walls can weaken signal indoors. |
| Tourist SIM | Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telcel, AT&T México |
| Monthly data plan | MX$200–350 ($11.0–19.2) |
Coworking in Guanajuato
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Mexico & Central America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | 233 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Costa Rica | 182 Mbps | 71 Mbps |
| El Salvador | 137 Mbps | 38 Mbps |
| Mexico | 118 Mbps | 46 Mbps |
| Nicaragua | 103 Mbps | 28 Mbps |
| Guatemala | 100 Mbps | 63 Mbps |
| Honduras | 96 Mbps | 43 Mbps |
| Belize | 53 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Guanajuato?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Decent wifi in cafés and hostels; thick colonial walls can weaken signal indoors.
Which SIM card should I get in Guanajuato?
Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line.
Can I use an eSIM in Mexico?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- Festival Internacional Cervantino
- Instituto Nacional de Migración
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 Spotted something out of date?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.