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Internet in Mar del Plata: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
137 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Mar del Plata?

Median fixed broadband in Argentina is 137 Mbps and mobile is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in cafés and hotels; fewer coworking spaces, so most remote workers use apartments.

Getting online in Mar del Plata

Details
Home fibreFibre and cable from Telecentro and local providers are common; roughly 20,000–45,000 ARS a month.
Cafés and coworkingWifi is fine in cafés and hotels; fewer coworking spaces, so most remote workers use apartments.
OutagesSummer storms sometimes cause power cuts
Tourist SIMPersonal, Claro and Movistar sell cheap prepaid chips in their shops with a passport; activation can be fiddly, so international eSIMs are easier.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersPersonal, Claro, Movistar
Monthly data plan$10,000–22,000 ($6.6–14.4)

Coworking in Mar del Plata

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in South America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Chile364 Mbps80 Mbps
Peru260 Mbps62 Mbps
Brazil242 Mbps272 Mbps
Colombia231 Mbps45 Mbps
Ecuador219 Mbps64 Mbps
Uruguay208 Mbps—
Suriname183 Mbps64 Mbps
Paraguay155 Mbps27 Mbps
Guyana149 Mbps—
Argentina137 Mbps68 Mbps
Venezuela127 Mbps28 Mbps
Bolivia74 Mbps21 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Mar del Plata?

Median fixed broadband in Argentina is 137 Mbps and mobile is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in cafés and hotels; fewer coworking spaces, so most remote workers use apartments.

Which SIM card should I get in Mar del Plata?

Personal, Claro and Movistar sell cheap prepaid chips in their shops with a passport; activation can be fiddly, so international eSIMs are easier.

Can I use an eSIM in Argentina?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.