Capital city, Zimbabwe
Internet in Harare: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Harare?
Wifi in Avondale and Borrowdale cafés is usable for calls, though backup power is essential; load-shedding still hits.
Getting online in Harare
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in parts of Avondale, Borrowdale and Mount Pleasant for roughly US$40–100 a month; elsewhere LTE with power backups. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in Avondale and Borrowdale cafés is usable for calls, though backup power is essential; load-shedding still hits. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts; check for backup power. |
| Tourist SIM | Econet and NetOne SIMs sold at shops and Harare airport; passport and registration required. Data bundles priced in USD. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Econet, NetOne |
| Monthly data plan | $10–25 ($10–25) |
Coworking in Harare
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 Harare?
Wifi in Avondale and Borrowdale cafés is usable for calls, though backup power is essential; load-shedding still hits.
Which SIM card should I get in Harare?
Econet and NetOne SIMs sold at shops and Harare airport; passport and registration required. Data bundles priced in USD.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Zimbabwe
- Econet
- NetOne
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
- Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe
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 Spotted something out of date?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.