Capital city, Mexico
Internet in Mexico City: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Mexico City?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Roma and Condesa cafés are built for laptop work; wifi is usually fast. Coworking spaces have backup lines.
Getting online in Mexico City
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Telmex (Infinitum), Izzi and Totalplay in most apartments; about MXN 400–800 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Roma and Condesa cafés are built for laptop work; wifi is usually fast. Coworking spaces have backup lines. |
| Outages | Occasional power and wifi cuts in heavy storms |
| Tourist SIM | Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telcel, AT&T México |
| Monthly data plan | MX$200–400 ($11–22) |
Coworking spaces in Mexico City
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| WeWork | Several offices incl. Reforma and Polanco | — |
| Selina Coworking | Roma Norte | — |
Internet speeds in Mexico & Central America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Panama | 233 Mbps | 40 Mbps |
| Costa Rica | 182 Mbps | 71 Mbps |
| El Salvador | 137 Mbps | 38 Mbps |
| Mexico | 118 Mbps | 46 Mbps |
| Nicaragua | 103 Mbps | 28 Mbps |
| Guatemala | 100 Mbps | 63 Mbps |
| Honduras | 96 Mbps | 43 Mbps |
| Belize | 53 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Mexico City?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Roma and Condesa cafés are built for laptop work; wifi is usually fast. Coworking spaces have backup lines.
Which SIM card should I get in Mexico City?
Telcel or AT&T SIMs at airports, OXXO stores and carrier shops, about MXN 100–300 with data. Bring your passport to register the line.
Can I use an eSIM in Mexico?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Mexico City?
Yes: WeWork, Selina Coworking.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- Metro CDMX
- Mexico City International Airport (AICM)
- Ecobici
- Sistema de Monitoreo Atmosférico CDMX
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.