Capital city, Cuba
Internet in Havana: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Havana?
ETECSA wifi parks and hotel lobbies sell prepaid cards; speeds are slow and the service often drops. Few casas have working wifi.
Getting online in Havana
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | ETECSA wifi parks and hotel lobbies sell prepaid cards; speeds are slow and the service often drops. Few casas have working wifi. |
| Outages | Daily blackouts also knock out data, wifi and phone signal. |
| Tourist SIM | CubacelTur temporary SIM from Havana Terminal 3, other airports or ETECSA offices, with passport; 7- or 30-day packs. Signal drops during blackouts. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | ETECSA (Cubacel) |
| Blocked services | Some independent Cuban news sites are blocked, and many US services geoblock Cuba because of sanctions. VPNs are legal and widely used. Internet is cut during protests. |
Coworking in Havana
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Caribbean
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 74 Mbps | 126 Mbps |
| Haiti | 49 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Havana?
ETECSA wifi parks and hotel lobbies sell prepaid cards; speeds are slow and the service often drops. Few casas have working wifi.
Which SIM card should I get in Havana?
CubacelTur temporary SIM from Havana Terminal 3, other airports or ETECSA offices, with passport; 7- or 30-day packs. Signal drops during blackouts.
Can I use an eSIM in Cuba?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.