Town in Potosí, Bolivia
Internet in Uyuni: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Uyuni?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is slow and often down; buy an Entel SIM, which has the best coverage on the salt flat tours.
Getting online in Uyuni
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Few fixed lines; most rentals rely on mobile data or shared connections. Not a place to work remotely. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hostel and café wifi is slow and often down; buy an Entel SIM, which has the best coverage on the salt flat tours. |
| Outages | Frequent power and internet cuts |
| 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 Uyuni
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 Uyuni?
Median fixed broadband in Bolivia is 74 Mbps and mobile is 21 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Hostel and café wifi is slow and often down; buy an Entel SIM, which has the best coverage on the salt flat tours.
Which SIM card should I get in Uyuni?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.