City in Nuevo León, Mexico
Internet in Monterrey: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Monterrey?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast wifi in malls, chain cafés and corporate lobbies; reliable for video calls.
Getting online in Monterrey
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Telmex, Totalplay and Megacable fibre widely available; 300–1,000 Mbps plans about MXN 500–900 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast wifi in malls, chain cafés and corporate lobbies; reliable for video calls. |
| Outages | Summer heat can cause power cuts |
| 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$250–400 ($14–22) |
Coworking spaces in Monterrey
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Regus | Several centres including San Pedro and Valle Oriente | — |
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 Monterrey?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast wifi in malls, chain cafés and corporate lobbies; reliable for video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Monterrey?
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 Monterrey?
Yes: Regus.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.