Town in Maldonado, Uruguay
Internet in Punta del Este: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Punta del Este?
Median fixed broadband in Uruguay is 208 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is good in season; many places close from May to October, so check before relying on them.
Getting online in Punta del Este
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Antel fibre covers most of the Peninsula and Maldonado; about UYU 1,000–1,600 a month, with seasonal rentals varying. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is good in season; many places close from May to October, so check before relying on them. |
| Outages | Occasional storm outages in winter |
| 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 Este
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 Este?
Median fixed broadband in Uruguay is 208 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is good in season; many places close from May to October, so check before relying on them.
Which SIM card should I get in Punta del Este?
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)
- Maldonado 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 Spotted something out of date?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.