Capital city, Djibouti
Internet in Djibouti City: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Djibouti City?
Hotel and café wifi is generally fine for email and calls; outside the city it is patchy.
Getting online in Djibouti City
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in central Djibouti from Djibouti Telecom is available but pricey; connectivity is good for the region thanks to submarine cables. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and café wifi is generally fine for email and calls; outside the city it is patchy. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at the airport or Djibouti Telecom shops with your passport. Roughly 2,000–6,000 DJF for a month of data. |
| Carriers | Djibouti Telecom |
Coworking in Djibouti City
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 Djibouti City?
Hotel and café wifi is generally fine for email and calls; outside the city it is patchy.
Which SIM card should I get in Djibouti City?
Buy at the airport or Djibouti Telecom shops with your passport. Roughly 2,000–6,000 DJF for a month of data.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.