Capital city, Peru
Internet in Lima: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Lima?
Median fixed broadband in Peru is 260 Mbps and mobile is 62 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and coworking wifi in Miraflores and Barranco is generally good; outer districts vary.
Getting online in Lima
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Movistar, Claro and Entel in most apartments; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for about 70–130 PEN a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and coworking wifi in Miraflores and Barranco is generally good; outer districts vary. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy prepaid chips in official carrier stores with your passport, not from street sellers. Claro and Movistar cover the Andes best. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Claro, Movistar, Entel, Bitel |
| Monthly data plan | S/30–60 ($8.7–17.4) |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Lima?
Median fixed broadband in Peru is 260 Mbps and mobile is 62 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and coworking wifi in Miraflores and Barranco is generally good; outer districts vary.
Which SIM card should I get in Lima?
Buy prepaid chips in official carrier stores with your passport, not from street sellers. Claro and Movistar cover the Andes best.
Can I use an eSIM in Peru?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Peru
- Claro
- Movistar
- Entel
- Bitel
- Lima Airport Partners
- Autoridad de Transporte Urbano (ATU)
- PROMPERÚ (Peru Travel)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.