Capital city in Tuamasaga, Samoa
Internet in Apia: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Apia?
Hotel and café wifi works for email and calls in Apia; slower and patchy elsewhere.
Getting online in Apia
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is limited to parts of Apia; home plans are expensive for the speed. Ask the landlord first. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and café wifi works for email and calls in Apia; slower and patchy elsewhere. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Digicel and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs at Faleolo airport and in Apia; coverage is good along the main coasts. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Digicel Samoa, Vodafone Samoa |
| Monthly data plan | WS$40–100 ($15–36) |
Coworking in Apia
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Oceania
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 215 Mbps | 145 Mbps |
| Australia | 174 Mbps | 121 Mbps |
| Papua New Guinea | 68 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Apia?
Hotel and café wifi works for email and calls in Apia; slower and patchy elsewhere.
Which SIM card should I get in Apia?
Digicel and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs at Faleolo airport and in Apia; coverage is good along the main coasts.
Can I use an eSIM in Samoa?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Samoa
- Digicel Samoa
- Vodafone Samoa
- Samoa Tourism Authority
- Samoa Airport Authority
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.