Capital city, Rwanda

Internet in Kigali: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

—Median download

Is the internet good in Kigali?

Good: most cafés and coworking spaces have reliable fibre; 4G is strong across the city.

Getting online in Kigali

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre is widespread in Kigali apartments, roughly 30,000–60,000 RWF a month for 50–200 Mbps.
Cafés and coworking	Good: most cafés and coworking spaces have reliable fibre; 4G is strong across the city.
Outages	Occasional power dips; rare compared with neighbours.
Tourist SIM	Buy MTN or Airtel SIMs at Kigali airport or shops; passport registration is required; data bundles cost a few thousand RWF.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	MTN Rwanda, Airtel Rwanda
Monthly data plan	FRw10,000–20,000 ($6.8–13.5)

Coworking spaces in Kigali

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

Space	Area	Day pass
kLab	Kacyiru	—
Norrsken Kigali House	Kimihurura	—

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Egypt	99 Mbps	52 Mbps
Morocco	57 Mbps	70 Mbps
Botswana	52 Mbps	—
South Africa	50 Mbps	70 Mbps
Tanzania	41 Mbps	33 Mbps
Kenya	23 Mbps	45 Mbps
Namibia	18 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Kigali?

Good: most cafés and coworking spaces have reliable fibre; 4G is strong across the city.

Which SIM card should I get in Kigali?

Buy MTN or Airtel SIMs at Kigali airport or shops; passport registration is required; data bundles cost a few thousand RWF.

Can I use an eSIM in Rwanda?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

Are there coworking spaces in Kigali?

Yes: kLab, Norrsken Kigali House.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.