Town in Atlantique, Benin
Internet in Ouidah: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in Ouidah?
Wifi at guesthouses is slow; mobile data is more reliable.
Getting online in Ouidah
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is rare; guesthouses use 4G routers. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi at guesthouses is slow; mobile data is more reliable. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | Buy at Cotonou airport or carrier shops with your passport. Roughly 5,000–10,000 XOF for a month of data. |
| Carriers | MTN Benin, Moov Africa Benin, Celtiis |
| Monthly data plan | CFA5,000–12,000 ($9–21) |
Coworking in Ouidah
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 Ouidah?
Wifi at guesthouses is slow; mobile data is more reliable.
Which SIM card should I get in Ouidah?
Buy at Cotonou airport or carrier shops with your passport. Roughly 5,000–10,000 XOF for a month of data.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.