City in Michoacán, Mexico
Internet in Morelia: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Morelia?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Centro and Chapultepec cafés have decent wifi; quality varies in historic buildings. Telcel 4G is a good backup.
Getting online in Morelia
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Telmex, Izzi and Totalplay in most apartments; roughly MXN 400–800 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Centro and Chapultepec cafés have decent wifi; quality varies in historic buildings. Telcel 4G is a good backup. |
| Outages | 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$150–300 ($8.2–16.5) |
Coworking in Morelia
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
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 Morelia?
Median fixed broadband in Mexico is 118 Mbps and mobile is 46 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Centro and Chapultepec cafés have decent wifi; quality varies in historic buildings. Telcel 4G is a good backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Morelia?
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.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Mexico
- Telcel
- AT&T México
- Morelia International Airport (Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico)
- US State Department: Mexico Travel Advisory
- Gobierno de Michoacán: public transport fare
- Hospital Star Médica Morelia
- Hospital Ángeles Morelia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.