Capital city in Água Grande, Sao Tome and Principe
Internet in São Tomé: speed, SIM cards and coworking
—Median download
Is the internet good in São Tomé?
Wifi in a few hotels and cafés is slow but usable for email.
Getting online in São Tomé
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is limited; most use 4G or hotel wifi, which can be slow. |
| Cafés and coworking | Wifi in a few hotels and cafés is slow but usable for email. |
| Outages | Frequent power cuts |
| Tourist SIM | CST sells prepaid SIMs in Sao Tome town; passport required; coverage is patchy outside towns. |
| eSIM | Local eSIMs aren't easy for visitors to get; travel eSIMs or a physical SIM work. |
| Carriers | CST |
Coworking in São Tomé
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 São Tomé?
Wifi in a few hotels and cafés is slow but usable for email.
Which SIM card should I get in São Tomé?
CST sells prepaid SIMs in Sao Tome town; passport required; coverage is patchy outside towns.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.