Internet Speeds in Mexico
🇲🇽 Mexico broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.
Mexico Internet Speed Snapshot
What Internet Is Like in Mexico
Mexico's broadband market is dominated by Telmex (Infinitum), controlled by América Móvil and billionaire Carlos Slim, which holds around 65% of the fixed broadband market. Challengers Izzi Telecom and TotalPlay compete for urban subscribers. Mexico's broadband penetration and speeds lag behind other OECD nations, with regulators pushing for greater competition and wholesale access to Telmex infrastructure.
Telmex owns Mexico's primary fixed-line network and has been slow to share access with competitors, maintaining its dominant position. TotalPlay has disrupted with symmetric FTTH, while Izzi offers cable broadband in major cities. Many rural and indigenous communities have no fixed broadband and rely on mobile data or community networks.
Top ISP Speed Tests in Mexico
Provider pages include typical download speed, upload speed, ping, plan notes, common issues, and troubleshooting steps. Use them with your own test results to see whether your connection is limited by your plan, Wi-Fi, or the wider provider network.
| Provider | Download | Upload | Ping | Technology | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TotalPlay | 118 Mbps | 112 Mbps | 12 ms | Fibre (FTTH) | View speed test → |
| Izzi Telecom | 94 Mbps | 14 Mbps | 15 ms | Cable (DOCSIS 3.1), Fibre (FTTH) | View speed test → |
| Telmex (Infinitum) | 68 Mbps | 12 Mbps | 18 ms | Fibre (FTTH), Cable | View speed test → |
How to Compare Your Result Against Mexico
- Run a wired speed test first so Wi-Fi does not hide your real line speed.
- Compare download and upload separately; many plans have strong download but weak upload.
- Check ping and jitter if gaming, video calls, VPNs, or remote desktop feel sluggish.
- Test again in the evening to see whether peak-hour ISP congestion is affecting you.
- Compare your ISP page against the country median before upgrading or switching.
Mexico Broadband Notes
- Telmex controls ~65% of Mexico's fixed broadband market
- TotalPlay offers symmetric FTTH - The fastest fixed option in covered cities
- Mexico's rural broadband penetration is among Latin America's lowest
- IFT declared Telmex a 'dominant operator' requiring network sharing obligations