Capital city in South-East District, Botswana
Internet in Gaborone: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Gaborone?
Median fixed broadband in Botswana is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in malls, cafés and hotels for browsing and video calls.
Getting online in Gaborone
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in the CBD, Phakalane and newer suburbs, about 500–1,200 BWP a month; elsewhere LTE. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi is fine in malls, cafés and hotels for browsing and video calls. |
| Tourist SIM | Mascom and Orange shops in Gaborone, Maun and Kasane malls; passport needed. No coverage in much of the Delta and Kalahari. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Mascom, Orange Botswana, BTC |
| Monthly data plan | P100–250 ($7.1–17.7) |
Coworking in Gaborone
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 Gaborone?
Median fixed broadband in Botswana is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in malls, cafés and hotels for browsing and video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Gaborone?
Mascom and Orange shops in Gaborone, Maun and Kasane malls; passport needed. No coverage in much of the Delta and Kalahari.
Can I use an eSIM in Botswana?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Botswana
- Mascom
- Orange Botswana
- BTC
- Botswana Tourism Organisation
- Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana
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 Spotted something out of date?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.