Island in Diana, Madagascar
Internet in Nosy Be: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Nosy Be?
Hotels and cafés in Ambatoloaka have slow, patchy wifi; mobile data is more reliable.
Getting online in Nosy Be
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Limited fibre; most rentals use 4G. Remote work is possible only with backup data. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotels and cafés in Ambatoloaka have slow, patchy wifi; mobile data is more reliable. |
| Outages | Frequent power and network cuts. |
| Tourist SIM | Telma, Orange and Airtel SIMs are sold at airport kiosks and shops for a few thousand ariary; passport registration required. Coverage is poor away from towns. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Telma, Orange Madagascar, Airtel Madagascar |
| Monthly data plan | Ar15,000–45,000 ($3.4–10.2) |
Coworking in Nosy Be
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 Nosy Be?
Hotels and cafés in Ambatoloaka have slow, patchy wifi; mobile data is more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Nosy Be?
Telma, Orange and Airtel SIMs are sold at airport kiosks and shops for a few thousand ariary; passport registration required. Coverage is poor away from towns.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Madagascar
- Telma
- Orange Madagascar
- Airtel Madagascar
- Madagascar e-visa portal
- Madagascar tourism
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 Spotted something out of date?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.