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Internet in Saint-Denis: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
—Median download

Is the internet good in Saint-Denis?

Reliable wifi in most cafés and hotels; mobile 4G/5G is solid.

Getting online in Saint-Denis

Details
Home fibreFibre widely available through Orange, SFR and Zeop, roughly 25–50 EUR a month.
Cafés and coworkingReliable wifi in most cafés and hotels; mobile 4G/5G is solid.
Tourist SIMPrepaid SIMs from Orange, SFR and Zeop shops require ID; EU roaming from French plans usually applies.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersOrange Réunion, SFR Réunion, Zeop
Monthly data plan€10–25 ($11–28)

Coworking in Saint-Denis

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

Internet speeds in Africa

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Egypt99 Mbps52 Mbps
Morocco57 Mbps70 Mbps
Botswana52 Mbps—
South Africa50 Mbps70 Mbps
Tanzania41 Mbps33 Mbps
Kenya23 Mbps45 Mbps
Namibia18 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Saint-Denis?

Reliable wifi in most cafés and hotels; mobile 4G/5G is solid.

Which SIM card should I get in Saint-Denis?

Prepaid SIMs from Orange, SFR and Zeop shops require ID; EU roaming from French plans usually applies.

Can I use an eSIM in Reunion?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.