City, Bolivia
Internet in Potosí: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Potosí?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and café wifi is usually slow or patchy; mobile data is more reliable. Not suited to remote work.
Getting online in Potosí
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre or fast ADSL from Entel and Tigo in central buildings; speeds vary and long-stay flats are uncommon. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and café wifi is usually slow or patchy; mobile data is more reliable. Not suited to remote work. |
| Outages | Power and line cuts happen during storms. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Entel, Tigo, Viva |
| Monthly data plan | Bs70–150 ($5.8–12.5) |
Coworking in Potosí
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 Potosí?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hotel and café wifi is usually slow or patchy; mobile data is more reliable. Not suited to remote work.
Which SIM card should I get in Potosí?
Buy prepaid SIMs at Entel, Tigo or Viva shops with a passport. Entel has the best coverage in rural areas and around Uyuni.
Can I use an eSIM in Bolivia?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.