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Internet in Ushuaia: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
137 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Ushuaia?

Median fixed broadband in Argentina is 137 Mbps and mobile is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is decent in cafés, hotels and the port area; trails and national park have no coverage.

Getting online in Ushuaia

Details
Home fibreFibre and cable exist in the center but speeds vary by neighbourhood; roughly 25,000–50,000 ARS a month.
Cafés and coworkingWifi is decent in cafés, hotels and the port area; trails and national park have no coverage.
OutagesStorms can cause short power cuts
Tourist SIMPersonal, Claro and Movistar sell cheap prepaid chips in their shops with a passport; activation can be fiddly, so international eSIMs are easier.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersPersonal, Claro, Movistar
Monthly data plan$10,000–22,000 ($6.6–14.4)

Coworking in Ushuaia

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 Ushuaia?

Median fixed broadband in Argentina is 137 Mbps and mobile is 68 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is decent in cafés, hotels and the port area; trails and national park have no coverage.

Which SIM card should I get in Ushuaia?

Personal, Claro and Movistar sell cheap prepaid chips in their shops with a passport; activation can be fiddly, so international eSIMs are easier.

Can I use an eSIM in Argentina?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.