Capital city, Lesotho
Internet in Maseru: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Maseru?
Wifi in hotels and malls is usually workable; the highlands have patchy coverage.
Getting online in Maseru
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Limited fibre and ADSL; mobile data from Vodacom or Econet is the common fallback. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in hotels and malls is usually workable; the highlands have patchy coverage. |
| Outages | Occasional power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Vodacom and Econet shops sell SIMs; passport required; coverage is good in towns and weak in the highlands. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Vodacom Lesotho, Econet Telecom Lesotho |
| Monthly data plan | M150–400 ($9–24) |
Coworking in Maseru
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 Maseru?
Wifi in hotels and malls is usually workable; the highlands have patchy coverage.
Which SIM card should I get in Maseru?
Vodacom and Econet shops sell SIMs; passport required; coverage is good in towns and weak in the highlands.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.