Is the internet good in Nungwi?
Median fixed broadband in Tanzania is 41 Mbps and mobile is 33 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Beach bar and café wifi is variable and slow in the evening; mobile data (Vodacom, Airtel) is the backup.
Getting online in Nungwi
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Some resorts and villas have fibre or satellite; long rentals often use 4G routers. |
| Cafés and coworking | Beach bar and café wifi is variable and slow in the evening; mobile data (Vodacom, Airtel) is the backup. |
| Outages | Power cuts are frequent; generators power most resorts. |
| 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 Nungwi
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 Nungwi?
Median fixed broadband in Tanzania is 41 Mbps and mobile is 33 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Beach bar and café wifi is variable and slow in the evening; mobile data (Vodacom, Airtel) is the backup.
Which SIM card should I get in Nungwi?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Tanzania
- Vodacom Tanzania
- Airtel Tanzania
- Yas
- Halotel
- Zanzibar Tourism Commission
- Tanzania Immigration
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 Spotted something out of date?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.