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Internet in Libreville: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
—Median download

Is the internet good in Libreville?

Hotel and upscale café wifi is usually fine for email and calls.

Getting online in Libreville

Details
Home fibreFibre in central areas from several providers; 4G routers are common fallbacks.
Cafés and coworkingHotel and upscale café wifi is usually fine for email and calls.
OutagesOccasional power cuts
Tourist SIMBuy at Libreville airport or carrier shops with your passport. Allow 5,000–15,000 XAF for a month of data.
CarriersAirtel Gabon, Moov Africa Gabon
Monthly data planCFA5,000–15,000 ($9–26)

Coworking in Libreville

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

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Egypt99 Mbps52 Mbps
Morocco57 Mbps70 Mbps
Botswana52 Mbps—
South Africa50 Mbps70 Mbps
Tanzania41 Mbps33 Mbps
Kenya23 Mbps45 Mbps
Namibia18 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Libreville?

Hotel and upscale café wifi is usually fine for email and calls.

Which SIM card should I get in Libreville?

Buy at Libreville airport or carrier shops with your passport. Allow 5,000–15,000 XAF for a month of data.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.