City, Senegal
Internet in Saint-Louis: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in Saint-Louis?
Fine for browsing at hotels and cafés; slower on the Langue de Barbarie.
Getting online in Saint-Louis
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Orange and Free fibre exist on the island; roughly 15,000–25,000 XOF a month. Many guesthouses use 4G. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fine for browsing at hotels and cafés; slower on the Langue de Barbarie. |
| Outages | Power cuts are common in hot months. |
| Tourist SIM | Orange, Free and Expresso SIMs at the airport and shops; passport registration required. Data packs are inexpensive. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | Orange Sénégal, Free Sénégal, Expresso |
| Monthly data plan | CFA5,000–12,000 ($9–21) |
Coworking in Saint-Louis
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 Saint-Louis?
Fine for browsing at hotels and cafés; slower on the Langue de Barbarie.
Which SIM card should I get in Saint-Louis?
Orange, Free and Expresso SIMs at the airport and shops; passport registration required. Data packs are inexpensive.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Senegal
- Orange Sénégal
- Free Sénégal
- UNESCO World Heritage: Island of Saint-Louis
- Senegal national parks (Djoudj)
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 Spotted something out of date?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.