Town in Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate, Oman
Internet in Nizwa: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Nizwa?
Median fixed broadband in Oman is 96 Mbps and mobile is 170 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Hotels and a few cafés have wifi; mobile data fades in mountain villages.
Getting online in Nizwa
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from Omantel and Ooredoo in town; roughly 20–35 OMR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotels and a few cafés have wifi; mobile data fades in mountain villages. |
| Tourist SIM | Omantel, Ooredoo and Vodafone sell visitor SIMs at Muscat airport arrivals and malls; passport needed. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Omantel, Ooredoo Oman, Vodafone Oman |
| Monthly data plan | RO4–10 ($10–26) |
| Blocked services | Adult and LGBTQ+ sites are blocked; some VoIP calling is restricted. |
Coworking in Nizwa
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Nizwa?
Median fixed broadband in Oman is 96 Mbps and mobile is 170 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-03). Hotels and a few cafés have wifi; mobile data fades in mountain villages.
Which SIM card should I get in Nizwa?
Omantel, Ooredoo and Vodafone sell visitor SIMs at Muscat airport arrivals and malls; passport needed.
Can I use an eSIM in Oman?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.