Capital city, Guatemala
Internet in Guatemala City: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Guatemala City?
Median fixed broadband in Guatemala is 100 Mbps and mobile is 63 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is generally fast in Zonas 4, 10 and 14; mobile coverage is strong.
Getting online in Guatemala City
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Tigo and Claro is widely available in modern buildings; about 200–400 Q a month for 100–300 Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi is generally fast in Zonas 4, 10 and 14; mobile coverage is strong. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts in storms |
| Tourist SIM | Tigo or Claro SIMs from their stores, malls and airport kiosks with your passport; prepaid monthly data bundles are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Tigo, Claro |
| Monthly data plan | Q100–200 ($13–26) |
Coworking in Guatemala City
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 Guatemala City?
Median fixed broadband in Guatemala is 100 Mbps and mobile is 63 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is generally fast in Zonas 4, 10 and 14; mobile coverage is strong.
Which SIM card should I get in Guatemala City?
Tigo or Claro SIMs from their stores, malls and airport kiosks with your passport; prepaid monthly data bundles are cheap.
Can I use an eSIM in Guatemala?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Guatemala
- Tigo
- Claro
- INGUAT, Guatemala Tourism Board
- Herrera Llerandi Hospital
- Centro Médico
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 Spotted something out of date?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.