Town in Thiès, Senegal
Internet in Saly: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in Saly?
Hotel and restaurant wifi is fine for email; video calls can stutter.
Getting online in Saly
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre reaches some residences and hotels; many rentals use 4G. Remote work is workable but not a nomad hub. |
| Cafés and coworking | Hotel and restaurant wifi is fine for email; video calls can stutter. |
| Outages | Occasional power and network cuts. |
| 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 Saly
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 Saly?
Hotel and restaurant wifi is fine for email; video calls can stutter.
Which SIM card should I get in Saly?
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
- Blaise Diagne International Airport
- Réserve de Bandia
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 Spotted something out of date?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.