Town in Western Cape, South Africa

Internet in Knysna: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

50 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Knysna?

Median fixed broadband in South Africa is 50 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in town cafés and guesthouses; coworking is rare.

Getting online in Knysna

	Details
Home fibre	Fibre in town and many suburbs; around R500–R900 a month for 100 Mbps.
Cafés and coworking	Wifi is fine in town cafés and guesthouses; coworking is rare.
Outages	Load-shedding rare since 2024; storms or fires can cut power.
Tourist SIM	Vodacom and MTN counters at Johannesburg and Cape Town airports; passport and address needed for RICA registration. Data costs more than in much of Africa.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Vodacom, MTN, Cell C, Telkom
Monthly data plan	R200–450 ($12–27)

Coworking in Knysna

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

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 Knysna?

Median fixed broadband in South Africa is 50 Mbps and mobile is 70 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi is fine in town cafés and guesthouses; coworking is rare.

Which SIM card should I get in Knysna?

Vodacom and MTN counters at Johannesburg and Cape Town airports; passport and address needed for RICA registration. Data costs more than in much of Africa.

Can I use an eSIM in South Africa?

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

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.