Capital city in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Internet in Honiara: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in Honiara?
Hotel wifi works for light work; speeds are slow and sometimes capped.
Getting online in Honiara
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fixed broadband is limited and expensive; many expats rely on office or mobile connections. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel wifi works for light work; speeds are slow and sometimes capped. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Our Telekom and bmobile sell prepaid SIMs in Honiara; coverage is limited outside towns. |
| Carriers | Our Telekom |
| Monthly data plan | SI$100–250 ($13–31) |
Coworking in Honiara
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Oceania
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 215 Mbps | 145 Mbps |
| Australia | 174 Mbps | 121 Mbps |
| Papua New Guinea | 68 Mbps | — |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Honiara?
Hotel wifi works for light work; speeds are slow and sometimes capped.
Which SIM card should I get in Honiara?
Our Telekom and bmobile sell prepaid SIMs in Honiara; coverage is limited outside towns.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.