Island in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Internet in Ilha Grande: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Ilha Grande?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in Abraão pousadas and cafés is OK for messages; calls are patchy, and remote beaches have no signal.
Getting online in Ilha Grande
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in Abraão pousadas and cafés is OK for messages; calls are patchy, and remote beaches have no signal. |
| Outages | Frequent power and signal drops in storms |
| Tourist SIM | Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vivo, Claro, TIM |
| Monthly data plan | R$40–80 ($7.7–15.3) |
Coworking in Ilha Grande
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 Ilha Grande?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in Abraão pousadas and cafés is OK for messages; calls are patchy, and remote beaches have no signal.
Which SIM card should I get in Ilha Grande?
Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest.
Can I use an eSIM in Brazil?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.