Town in Southern Province, Zambia
Internet in Livingstone: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Livingstone?
Wifi in lodges and a few cafés is fine for email, patchy for video calls.
Getting online in Livingstone
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Limited fibre; most stays use lodge wifi or LTE of 10–30 Mbps. Confirm before booking long stays. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in lodges and a few cafés is fine for email, patchy for video calls. |
| Outages | Power cuts (load-shedding) have been common. |
| Tourist SIM | Airtel and MTN SIMs sold at Lusaka airport and shops for a few dozen kwacha; passport registration required. Data bundles are cheap. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Airtel Zambia, MTN Zambia, Zamtel |
| Monthly data plan | K150–400 ($8–20) |
Coworking in Livingstone
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 Livingstone?
Wifi in lodges and a few cafés is fine for email, patchy for video calls.
Which SIM card should I get in Livingstone?
Airtel and MTN SIMs sold at Lusaka airport and shops for a few dozen kwacha; passport registration required. Data bundles are cheap.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Zambia
- Airtel Zambia
- MTN Zambia
- Zamtel
- Zambia Tourism Agency
- Zambia Immigration Department
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 Spotted something out of date?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.