City in Arusha Region, Tanzania

Internet in Arusha: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

41 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Arusha?

Median fixed broadband in Tanzania is 41 Mbps and mobile is 33 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and lodges is variable; mobile data from Vodacom or Airtel is the dependable backup.

Getting online in Arusha

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre exists in parts of town; many long stays use 4G routers. Speeds vary widely.
Cafés and coworking	Wifi in cafés and lodges is variable; mobile data from Vodacom or Airtel is the dependable backup.
Outages	Power cuts are common and there are periodic network disruptions.
Tourist SIM	Vodacom and Airtel kiosks at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar airports; passport and fingerprint registration required. Coverage in parks is patchy.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Vodacom Tanzania, Airtel Tanzania, Yas, Halotel
Monthly data plan	TSh15,000–40,000 ($5.7–15.1)
Blocked services	X (Twitter) was blocked in 2025 and the internet cut after the October 2025 election; VPN use is legally restricted.

Coworking in Arusha

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Egypt	99 Mbps	52 Mbps
Morocco	57 Mbps	70 Mbps
Botswana	52 Mbps	—
South Africa	50 Mbps	70 Mbps
Tanzania	41 Mbps	33 Mbps
Kenya	23 Mbps	45 Mbps
Namibia	18 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Arusha?

Which SIM card should I get in Arusha?

Vodacom and Airtel kiosks at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar airports; passport and fingerprint registration required. Coverage in parks is patchy.

Can I use an eSIM in Tanzania?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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Sources

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 Spotted something out of date?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.