Island in Socotra Governorate, Yemen
Internet in Socotra: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Socotra?
Median fixed broadband in Yemen is 16 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). A few guesthouses in Hadibu have slow wifi; expect little or none at camps.
Getting online in Socotra
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Home internet is almost non-existent; satellite and weak mobile data are the norm. |
| Cafés and coworking | A few guesthouses in Hadibu have slow wifi; expect little or none at camps. |
| Outages | Frequent mobile and power outages; no coverage at camps |
| Tourist SIM | Yemen Mobile and private operators sell SIMs with a passport; coverage and speeds are poor. |
| Carriers | Yemen Mobile |
| Blocked services | Houthi-run YemenNet blocks news sites and throttles connections; outages are frequent. |
Coworking in Socotra
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Middle East
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Socotra?
Median fixed broadband in Yemen is 16 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). A few guesthouses in Hadibu have slow wifi; expect little or none at camps.
Which SIM card should I get in Socotra?
Yemen Mobile and private operators sell SIMs with a passport; coverage and speeds are poor.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Yemen
- Yemen Mobile
- UK FCDO travel advice: Yemen
- UNESCO World Heritage: Socotra Archipelago
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 Spotted something out of date?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.