Internet Speed Test in Mexico

Internet Providers in Mexico

The main broadband providers in Mexico are Telmex (Infinitum), Totalplay, Megacable, Izzi (Televisa), and AT&T Mexico. Mexico's broadband market is dominated by Telmex (owned by América Móvil / Carlos Slim), which controls the majority of fixed internet subscriptions. However, Totalplay, Megacable, and Izzi have been making inroads with fiber in major cities. Mexico City and Guadalajara have multiple fiber providers competing. Rural Mexico relies on mobile broadband.

Fiber Internet in Mexico

Fiber internet is available in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Puebla, and major metros. Run a speed test to verify what speeds you are actually getting versus what your ISP advertises.

Typical measured speeds for Mexico residents: 50–1000 Mbps. Testing on wired Ethernet gives you the true connection speed — Wi-Fi introduces additional variables that can skew results by 10–30%.

• Fiber plans: Consistent symmetric speeds with equal upload and download — best for video calls, cloud uploads, and remote work
• Cable or DSL plans: Fast download but often slower upload; speeds can drop during peak hours (7–10 PM)
• How to compare: Your measured speed should be 80–95% of your plan speed on a wired connection

Speed Test Tips for Mexico Residents

• Test on Ethernet to establish a baseline without Wi-Fi interference
• Run tests at both morning (off-peak) and evening (peak) hours — shared networks often slow during prime time
• Check upload speed, not just download — upload is the limiting factor for video calls, live streaming, and cloud backup
• Run 3+ consecutive tests and note the minimum — your calls happen at real-time, not average performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What internet providers serve Mexico?

Telmex/Infinitum is the dominant fixed ISP with national DSL and fiber. Totalplay offers FTTH in major cities with competitive pricing. Megacable serves central and western Mexico with cable internet. Izzi (Televisa) provides cable and fiber in urban markets. AT&T Mexico and Telcel lead mobile broadband.

Is fiber available in Mexico?

Totalplay has aggressively expanded FTTH in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, and other major cities. Telmex is upgrading from DSL to fiber in key areas. Megacable offers DOCSIS 3.1 cable. Fiber availability is good in major cities but limited in smaller cities and rural areas.

What internet speeds are typical in Mexico?

Totalplay fiber plans offer 100–1000 Mbps in covered areas. Telmex/Infinitum plans vary from 30 Mbps (DSL) to 300 Mbps (fiber). Megacable delivers 100–600 Mbps cable. 4G mobile from Telcel averages 25–50 Mbps. Mexico City has better speeds than most Latin American capitals.

How is Mexico's broadband changing?

Totalplay's entry as an aggressive fiber competitor has forced Telmex to lower prices and improve speeds. Mexico historically had expensive, slow internet due to Telmex's near-monopoly. The IFT (telecom regulator) has worked to reduce Telmex's dominance. Competition is improving—Mexico City and Guadalajara residents now have multiple good fiber options.