- Reliability
- Moderate
Overall1.3/10Slower internet than about 85% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- La Paz city has consistent 4G coverage for mobile work; Tigo offers fastest speeds. Entel has broader rural reach if venturing outside the city.
- Home broadband fiber from Entel is available in La Paz proper; monthly plans are relatively affordable. Equipment is loaned by the provider.
- For short stays (1-2 weeks), e-SIM is worth the premium for immediate connectivity on arrival; for longer stays, a local Entel or Tigo SIM cuts data costs significantly.
- Do not rely on mobile data for navigation outside city limits—download offline maps before rural trips. Remote areas and salt-flat tours have zero coverage.
- Free WiFi is common in hotels, restaurants, and cafés in La Paz city center, but security risks exist on public networks; use a VPN if accessing sensitive accounts.
- Mobile battery drains 15-20% faster at La Paz's high altitude (3,640m); carry a power bank for full-day outings.
Home Broadband
- Typical Monthly Cost
- BOB 164
Primary Providers
Entel
- Coverage
- La Paz city and major areas
- Technology
- Fiber (GPON)
- Notes
- State-owned ISP, fiber available across city
Tigo
- Coverage
- La Paz urban areas
- Technology
- Cable/Fixed broadband
- Notes
- Strong in cities, competitive speeds
Sirio Telecomunicaciones
- Coverage
- Selected areas
- Technology
- Broadband
- Notes
- Recorded highest upload speeds
Speed Expectations
- Average Latency Ms
- 47
- Average Upload Mbps
- 17.2
- Average Download Mbps
- 42.7
Mobile Carriers
Entel
- Coverage La Paz
- Reliable throughout city
- Notes
- State-owned, widest national coverage, best for remote areas
Networks
- 4G/LTE
Fastest speeds in cities, strong in La Paz
- Carrier
- Tigo
- Coverage La Paz
- Reliable urban coverage
Networks
- 4G/LTE
Smallest carrier, urban-focused, limited rural reach
- Carrier
- Viva
- Coverage La Paz
- Urban areas
Networks
- 4G/LTE
Connectivity Reliability Tier
moderate
Connectivity Reliability Tier Rationale
La Paz has fiber/cable infrastructure in urban core and reliable 4G mobile coverage in the city, but broadband speeds average mid-range (42.7 Mbps download) with notable upload limitations; service is stable for typical remote work but not world-class.
SIM And e-SIM Options
e-SIM
- Activation
- Instant, pre-arrival via QR code
- Cost Entry 1gb
- BOB 89
- Notes
- Convenient for arrivals, premium over local SIM, Tigo network only for international eSIMs
Networks
- Tigo
Providers
- Airalo
- Saily
- eSIM4
- Holafly
- aloSIM
Local SIM
- Availability
- Airport kiosks, city retail shops
- Requirements
- Passport, local address
- Cost Entry Range
- BOB 50
- Notes
- Cheaper per-GB than eSIM for longer stays; requires registration friction
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.