City in Guayas, Ecuador
Internet in Guayaquil: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Guayaquil?
Median fixed broadband in Ecuador is 219 Mbps and mobile is 64 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Malls, hotels and cafés have good wifi; coworking is limited.
Getting online in Guayaquil
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from CNT, Netlife and Claro in most apartments; about $20–35 a month at 200–500 Mbps. |
| Cafés and coworking | Malls, hotels and cafés have good wifi; coworking is limited. |
| Outages | Power cuts and storm outages happen in the rainy season |
| Tourist SIM | Claro or Tigo stores in malls sell prepaid SIMs with passport registration; Claro has the widest coverage. Tigo also sells eSIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Tigo (formerly Movistar) |
| Monthly data plan | $10–20 ($10–20) |
Coworking in Guayaquil
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 Guayaquil?
Median fixed broadband in Ecuador is 219 Mbps and mobile is 64 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Malls, hotels and cafés have good wifi; coworking is limited.
Which SIM card should I get in Guayaquil?
Claro or Tigo stores in malls sell prepaid SIMs with passport registration; Claro has the widest coverage. Tigo also sells eSIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Ecuador?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ecuador
- Claro
- Tigo (formerly Movistar)
- Municipality of Guayaquil
- ECU 911 (emergency service)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.