City, Bolivia
Internet in Santa Cruz: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Santa Cruz?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Equipetrol and the center have usable wifi for laptop work; coworking is limited.
Getting online in Santa Cruz
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Tigo, Entel and Cotas in most central apartments; about Bs 200–400 a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in Equipetrol and the center have usable wifi for laptop work; coworking is limited. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts in 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 Santa Cruz
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 Santa Cruz?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Equipetrol and the center have usable wifi for laptop work; coworking is limited.
Which SIM card should I get in Santa Cruz?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.