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Internet in San Pedro de Atacama: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
364 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in San Pedro de Atacama?

Median fixed broadband in Chile is 364 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and often drops at busy hours. Do not rely on it for video calls.

Getting online in San Pedro de Atacama

Details
Home fibreFibre is patchy; many guesthouses use satellite or radio links. Few rent long-term apartments.
Cafés and coworkingCafé wifi is slow and often drops at busy hours. Do not rely on it for video calls.
OutagesPower and wifi cuts happen, especially after storms
Tourist SIMPrepaid chips from Entel, Movistar, WOM or Claro are sold in carrier shops and kiosks for a few thousand pesos; register with your passport.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersEntel, Movistar, WOM, Claro
Monthly data plan$8,000–15,000 ($8.1–15.3)

Coworking in San Pedro de Atacama

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in South America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Chile364 Mbps80 Mbps
Peru260 Mbps62 Mbps
Brazil242 Mbps272 Mbps
Colombia231 Mbps45 Mbps
Ecuador219 Mbps64 Mbps
Uruguay208 Mbps—
Suriname183 Mbps64 Mbps
Paraguay155 Mbps27 Mbps
Guyana149 Mbps—
Argentina137 Mbps68 Mbps
Venezuela127 Mbps28 Mbps
Bolivia74 Mbps21 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in San Pedro de Atacama?

Median fixed broadband in Chile is 364 Mbps and mobile is 80 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is slow and often drops at busy hours. Do not rely on it for video calls.

Which SIM card should I get in San Pedro de Atacama?

Prepaid chips from Entel, Movistar, WOM or Claro are sold in carrier shops and kiosks for a few thousand pesos; register with your passport.

Can I use an eSIM in Chile?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.