City in Ashanti, Ghana
Internet in Kumasi: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Kumasi?
Fine for browsing at hotels and cafés; slower in older districts. Mobile data is a useful backup.
Getting online in Kumasi
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre in some central and KNUST-area buildings; otherwise 4G or fixed wireless for about 250–600 GHS a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fine for browsing at hotels and cafés; slower in older districts. Mobile data is a useful backup. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts. |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at the Accra airport (KIA) kiosks or carrier shops; SIM registration with passport and Ghana Card or visitor ID is required. Roughly 50–150 GHS for a month of data. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | MTN Ghana, Telecel Ghana, AT Ghana |
| Monthly data plan | GH₵60–160 ($5.2–13.8) |
Coworking in Kumasi
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 Kumasi?
Fine for browsing at hotels and cafés; slower in older districts. Mobile data is a useful backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Kumasi?
Buy at the Accra airport (KIA) kiosks or carrier shops; SIM registration with passport and Ghana Card or visitor ID is required. Roughly 50–150 GHS for a month of data.
Can I use an eSIM in Ghana?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Ghana
- MTN Ghana
- Telecel Ghana
- AT Ghana
- Ghana Tourism Authority
- Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
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 Spotted something out of date?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.