Capital city in Maputo City, Mozambique
Internet in Maputo: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Maputo?
Wifi in cafés and hotels is decent for browsing; mobile data is pricey and speeds fluctuate.
Getting online in Maputo
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from TV Cabo and Vodacom in central areas, about 1,500–3,500 MZN a month; availability varies by building. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in cafés and hotels is decent for browsing; mobile data is pricey and speeds fluctuate. |
| Outages | Power cuts occur; some rentals have generators or inverters. |
| Tourist SIM | Vodacom and Movitel SIMs sold in shops and kiosks; passport registration required. Data is pricey by regional standards. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Vodacom Mozambique, Movitel, Tmcel |
| Monthly data plan | MT800–1,800 ($13–28) |
Coworking in Maputo
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 Maputo?
Wifi in cafés and hotels is decent for browsing; mobile data is pricey and speeds fluctuate.
Which SIM card should I get in Maputo?
Vodacom and Movitel SIMs sold in shops and kiosks; passport registration required. Data is pricey by regional standards.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.