Town in Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania

Internet in Moshi: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

41 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Moshi?

Median fixed broadband in Tanzania is 41 Mbps and mobile is 33 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and hostels is variable; use mobile data as a backup.

Getting online in Moshi

	Details
Home fibre	Some fibre in town, but long stays often use 4G routers. Speeds vary widely.
Cafés and coworking	Wifi in cafés and hostels is variable; use mobile data as a backup.
Outages	Power cuts are common.
Tourist SIM	Vodacom and Airtel kiosks at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar airports; passport and fingerprint registration required. Coverage in parks is patchy.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	Vodacom Tanzania, Airtel Tanzania, Yas, Halotel
Monthly data plan	TSh15,000–40,000 ($5.7–15.1)
Blocked services	X (Twitter) was blocked in 2025 and the internet cut after the October 2025 election; VPN use is legally restricted.

Coworking in Moshi

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 Moshi?

Median fixed broadband in Tanzania is 41 Mbps and mobile is 33 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Wifi in cafés and hostels is variable; use mobile data as a backup.

Which SIM card should I get in Moshi?

Vodacom and Airtel kiosks at Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar airports; passport and fingerprint registration required. Coverage in parks is patchy.

Can I use an eSIM in Tanzania?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.