Internet speed in Brazil is considered relatively fast when compared to other Latin American countries. According to data from the SpeedTest website, Brazil occupies the third position in average internet speed in the region, with 100.95 Mbps. Chile is in first place with 220.96Mbps and Panama is second with 115.38Mbps.
Although the average internet speed in Brazil is lower than in countries like the United States, where the average speed is 192.73Mbps, it is still considerably high compared to other Latin American countries. Did you know that the internet in Brazil started in 1988?
Average internet speed in Brazil
Below are the top 10 best internets in Latin America in 2023, according to the SpeedTest website.
- Chile 220.96Mbps
- Panama 115.38Mbps
- Brazil 100.95Mbps
- Uruguay 94.69Mbps
- Colombia 90.76Mbps
- Paraguay 68.93Mbps
- Peru 67.57Mbps
- Costa Rica 64.74Mbps
- Argentina 56.13Mbps
- Mexico 49.61Mbps
The cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro were the ones that delivered the best average speed in Brazil. According to SpeedTest data, São Paulo has an average speed of 139Mbps, Rio de Janeiro 122Mbps.
Speeds of 15Mbps are already enough to watch Netflix Releases in 4K. Up to 5Mbps you can watch the biggest Youtube channels in FULLHD.
Internet in Brazilian states
According to a study carried out by the Melhor Plano platform, in partnership with Minha Conecta, in 2022, it showed the average internet speeds in Brazil separated by states.
- Mato Grosso: 159.47 MB/s
- Piauí: 158.08 MB/s
- Goiás: 132.48 MB/s
- Rio de Janeiro: 124.78 MB/s
- Minas Gerais: 110.78 MB/s
- Map: 97.95 MB/s
- Federal District: 93.78 MB/
- Espírito Santo: 91.78 MB/s
- Rondônia: 88.66 MB/s
- Ceará: 87.87 MB/s
- Rio Grande do Sul: 86.86 MB/s
- Santa Catarina: 85.82 MB/s
- São Paulo: 85.14 MB/s
- Paraná: 84.76 MB/s
- Amazon: 83.17 MB/s
- Maranhão: 80.03 MB/s
- Tocantins: 73.27 MB/s
- Rio Grande do Norte: 70.67 MB/s
- Pernambuco: 66,40 MB/s
- Bahia: 64,66 MB/s
- Mato Grosso do Sul: 62.70MB/s
- Paraíba: 62.31 MB/s
- Pará: 60.79 MB/s
- Acre: 58,64 MB/s
- Alagoas: 54.29 MB/s
- Roraima: 53.25 MB/s
- Sergipe: 49.86 MB/s
Challenges to improve the internet in Brazil
However, there are still challenges to be faced with regard to internet speed in Brazil. One of the main concerns is the lack of network infrastructure in remote and low-income areas, which can lead to inequality in internet speed between different regions of the country. Also, the high prices of internet services can be a hindrance for many people.
Despite these challenges, the Brazilian government has taken steps to improve internet speeds in the country. For example, the National Broadband Plan, launched in 2010, aims to expand the coverage and quality of internet services in Brazil.
The cost of internet in recent years has dropped significantly, it is possible to find 50Mbps internet plans for R$ 49.90 per month. Oi, the broadband operator with the largest presence in the national territory, sells plans of 400 Mbps for R$ 99.90 in the big cities.
Mobile Internet in Brazil
Mobile internet speed in Brazil is considered good when compared to other Latin American countries. According to data from the SpeedTest website, the cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo have average mobile internet speeds of 68.11Mbps and 64.99Mbps, respectively. These speeds are comparable to other major cities around the world and allow for fast and reliable mobile internet access for most users.
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