Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles
Internet in La Digue: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in La Digue?
Wifi at guesthouses and cafés is workable for email; video calls can drop. Mobile data covers La Passe and the main beaches.
Getting online in La Digue
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi at guesthouses and cafés is workable for email; video calls can drop. Mobile data covers La Passe and the main beaches. |
| Outages | Occasional power and signal cuts. |
| Tourist SIM | Tourist SIMs at Mahé airport and shops cost a few hundred rupees for data; passport required. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Airtel Seychelles, Cable & Wireless (Cable & Wireless Seychelles) |
| Monthly data plan | SCR250–600 ($17–41) |
Coworking in La Digue
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 La Digue?
Wifi at guesthouses and cafés is workable for email; video calls can drop. Mobile data covers La Passe and the main beaches.
Which SIM card should I get in La Digue?
Tourist SIMs at Mahé airport and shops cost a few hundred rupees for data; passport required.
Can I use an eSIM in Seychelles?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Seychelles
- Airtel Seychelles
- Cable & Wireless (Cable & Wireless Seychelles)
- Seychelles Tourism Board
- Cat Cocos (inter-island ferries)
- Air Seychelles
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 Spotted something out of date?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.