City, Venezuela
Internet in Mérida: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Mérida?
Median fixed broadband in Venezuela is 127 Mbps and mobile is 28 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and posadas near Plaza Bolívar offer usable wifi when the power is on; expect drops.
Getting online in Mérida
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or cable in some buildings, about 20–40 USD a month; many rentals rely on slow or unreliable connections. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés and posadas near Plaza Bolívar offer usable wifi when the power is on; expect drops. |
| Outages | Frequent power and wifi cuts, sometimes for hours |
| Tourist SIM | Digitel and Movistar shops sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; coverage fades outside cities and fails during power cuts. |
| Carriers | Digitel, Movistar |
| Monthly data plan | $5–12 ($5–12) |
| Blocked services | Independent news sites are often blocked and social platforms have been restricted at times; many locals use a VPN. |
Coworking in Mérida
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 Mérida?
Median fixed broadband in Venezuela is 127 Mbps and mobile is 28 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés and posadas near Plaza Bolívar offer usable wifi when the power is on; expect drops.
Which SIM card should I get in Mérida?
Digitel and Movistar shops sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; coverage fades outside cities and fails during power cuts.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.