Town in North-West District, Botswana

Internet in Maun: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

52 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Maun?

Median fixed broadband in Botswana is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in lodges and a few cafés is adequate for email; weak in camps and out in the delta.

Getting online in Maun

	Details
Home fibre	Limited fibre; many places use LTE or fixed wireless, usually 10–40 Mbps. Confirm before booking.
Cafés and coworking	Wifi in lodges and a few cafés is adequate for email; weak in camps and out in the delta.
Outages	Frequent mobile data dips and power cuts.
Tourist SIM	Mascom and Orange shops in Gaborone, Maun and Kasane malls; passport needed. No coverage in much of the Delta and Kalahari.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Mascom, Orange Botswana, BTC
Monthly data plan	P100–250 ($7.1–17.7)

Coworking in Maun

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

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
Egypt	99 Mbps	52 Mbps
Morocco	57 Mbps	70 Mbps
Botswana	52 Mbps	—
South Africa	50 Mbps	70 Mbps
Tanzania	41 Mbps	33 Mbps
Kenya	23 Mbps	45 Mbps
Namibia	18 Mbps	—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Maun?

Median fixed broadband in Botswana is 52 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in lodges and a few cafés is adequate for email; weak in camps and out in the delta.

Which SIM card should I get in Maun?

Mascom and Orange shops in Gaborone, Maun and Kasane malls; passport needed. No coverage in much of the Delta and Kalahari.

Can I use an eSIM in Botswana?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

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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 Spotted something out of date?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.