Island in Inner Islands, Seychelles
Internet in Mahé: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Mahé?
Café and hotel wifi is workable but slower than in Europe; mobile data covers most of the island.
Getting online in Mahé
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Cable & Wireless is available in many areas of Mahé; speeds and prices vary, so confirm with the landlord. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and hotel wifi is workable but slower than in Europe; mobile data covers most of the island. |
| Outages | Occasional outages and slow international links. |
| 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 Mahé
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 Mahé?
Café and hotel wifi is workable but slower than in Europe; mobile data covers most of the island.
Which SIM card should I get in Mahé?
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
- Seychelles Travel Authorisation
- Seychelles Public Transport Corporation
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 Spotted something out of date?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.