City, Brazil
Internet in São Paulo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in São Paulo?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in most cafés and coworking spaces; 5G is widespread in the center.
Getting online in São Paulo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Vivo, Claro, TIM and many ISPs; 300–600 Mbps for about 100–150 BRL a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Good wifi in most cafés and coworking spaces; 5G is widespread in the center. |
| Outages | Storm power cuts can last hours |
| Tourist SIM | Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Vivo, Claro, TIM |
| Monthly data plan | R$40–80 ($7.7–15.3) |
Internet speeds in South America
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in São Paulo?
Median fixed broadband in Brazil is 242 Mbps and mobile is 272 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Good wifi in most cafés and coworking spaces; 5G is widespread in the center.
Which SIM card should I get in São Paulo?
Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest.
Can I use an eSIM in Brazil?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Brazil
- Vivo
- Claro
- TIM
- Metrô São Paulo
- SPTrans
- GRU Airport
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein
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 Spotted something out of date?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.