City in Littoral, Cameroon
Internet in Douala: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Douala?
Hotel and upscale café wifi is usually fine; elsewhere mobile data is more reliable.
Getting online in Douala
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Orange and CAMTEL is available in central districts; 4G routers are the usual fallback. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and upscale café wifi is usually fine; elsewhere mobile data is more reliable. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at Douala or Yaoundé airport or carrier shops with your passport. Allow 5,000–10,000 XAF for a month of data. |
| Carriers | MTN Cameroon, Orange Cameroun |
| Monthly data plan | CFA5,000–12,000 ($9–21) |
| Blocked services | Internet was cut for long periods in the Anglophone regions in 2017–2018; shutdowns can recur around unrest or elections. |
Coworking in Douala
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 Douala?
Hotel and upscale café wifi is usually fine; elsewhere mobile data is more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Douala?
Buy at Douala or Yaoundé airport or carrier shops with your passport. Allow 5,000–10,000 XAF 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 Spotted something out of date?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.