Town in Rocha, Uruguay
Internet in Punta del Diablo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Punta del Diablo?
Median fixed broadband in Uruguay is 208 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi works for messaging; not reliable for video calls in peak season.
Getting online in Punta del Diablo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Some cabins have Antel fibre or fixed wireless; many rely on mobile data. Check before booking for work. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hostel wifi works for messaging; not reliable for video calls in peak season. |
| Outages | Power and signal drops during storms and in January crowds |
| Tourist SIM | Antel, Claro and Tigo shops sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; Antel has the widest coverage and Tigo sells prepaid eSIMs. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Antel, Claro, Tigo (formerly Movistar) |
| Monthly data plan | $U500–1,000 ($12–25) |
Coworking in Punta del Diablo
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 Punta del Diablo?
Median fixed broadband in Uruguay is 208 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hostel wifi works for messaging; not reliable for video calls in peak season.
Which SIM card should I get in Punta del Diablo?
Antel, Claro and Tigo shops sell prepaid SIMs with a passport; Antel has the widest coverage and Tigo sells prepaid eSIMs.
Can I use an eSIM in Uruguay?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Uruguay
- Antel
- Claro
- Tigo (formerly Movistar)
- Rocha Department (Intendencia)
- Ministry of Tourism of Uruguay
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 Spotted something out of date?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.