City in Central Region, Ghana
Internet in Cape Coast: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Cape Coast?
Wifi in guesthouses and cafés is hit-and-miss; mobile data is more reliable.
Getting online in Cape Coast
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Limited fibre; most rentals rely on 4G or fixed wireless, about 200–500 GHS a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in guesthouses and cafés is hit-and-miss; mobile data is more reliable. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts and network drops. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at the Accra airport (KIA) kiosks or carrier shops; SIM registration with passport and Ghana Card or visitor ID is required. Roughly 50–150 GHS for a month of data. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, AT Ghana |
| Monthly data plan | GH₵60–160 ($5.2–13.8) |
Coworking in Cape Coast
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Africa
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Cape Coast?
Wifi in guesthouses and cafés is hit-and-miss; mobile data is more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Cape Coast?
Buy at the Accra airport (KIA) kiosks or carrier shops; SIM registration with passport and Ghana Card or visitor ID is required. Roughly 50–150 GHS for a month of data.
Can I use an eSIM in Ghana?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ghana
- MTN Ghana
- Telecel Ghana
- AT Ghana
- Ghana Museums and Monuments Board (castles)
- Ghana Tourism 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 Spotted something out of date?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.