Internet Speeds in Uruguay
🇺🇾 Uruguay broadband benchmarks: median download, upload, ping, fibre penetration, and the ISP pages to check before choosing a plan.
Uruguay Internet Speed Snapshot
What Internet Is Like in Uruguay
Uruguay has the best internet infrastructure in Latin America after Chile. Through a government-led program, Antel (the state telecom) rolled out nationwide fiber-to-the-home as part of the Plan Ceibal and national digital inclusion strategy. Uruguay has near-universal school connectivity and one of the highest rates of fiber penetration in the region. Its small size and high urbanization have helped drive rapid infrastructure deployment.
Antel dominates Uruguay's fixed broadband market with its FTTH network covering most of Montevideo and major cities. Antel's fiber network reaches over 68% of the country. Private operators Claro and Movistar compete primarily in mobile and in selected areas for fixed broadband. International connectivity is via SAm-1 and other submarine cables.
Top ISP Speed Tests in Uruguay
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antel | 188 Mbps | 172 Mbps | 9 ms | Fibre (FTTH), Cable | View speed test → |
| Claro Uruguay | 62 Mbps | 24 Mbps | 18 ms | 4G Fixed Wireless, 5G | View speed test → |
| Movistar Uruguay | 56 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 19 ms | 4G Fixed Wireless, 5G | View speed test → |
How to Compare Your Result Against Uruguay
- 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.
Uruguay Broadband Notes
- Uruguay ranks #32 globally for internet speed - #2 in Latin America after Chile.
- Antel's fiber network was built largely with public investment as part of a national digital strategy.
- Plan Ceibal gave every public school student a laptop and internet access.
- Uruguay has the highest fixed broadband penetration per household in Latin America.
- Fiber covers over 68% of all households - Exceptionally high for a developing economy.